Italian police find migrants hiding in attic
Italian authorities have found and identified about 20 Pakistani citizens crowded in an attic in Turin, in a suspected possible case of migrant trafficking.
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Neither here, nor there – the plight of Afghan refugees
Political decisions, persecution and economic conditions force Afghan refugees in different regions across the globe to return home, despite serious security and economic challenges in Afghanistan. InfoMigrants takes a closer look.
'I fear Spain will not be the same in a few years from now'
Pakistani migrant Rashid Ali moved to Spain in 2014 after spending almost eight years in Italy. In a conversation with InfoMigrants, he talks about how things are beginning to change for migrants and refugees in Spain as well.
German Bundestag deems Maghreb countries and Georgia 'safe' countries of origin
Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, has voted in favor of declaring four additional countries "safe countries of origin." However, the Bundesrat, the upper house, still has to ratify the decision. The addition of Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Georgia to list of safe nations is not without controversy.
Nearly 800,000 Afghans return from Iran in 2018
The economic struggles in Iran have forced many Afghans to return to their home country. The trend is likely to continue.
Afghanistan's neighbors worried about potential refugee crisis
If the US were to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan, it could trigger a new wave of refugees to leave the country, experts warn. Estimates put the potential number of refugees in the hundreds of thousands.
Italian police crack down on smuggling network
A raid by Italian authorities has dismantled a criminal organization that trafficked migrants, including children, from Italy to northern Europe. The traffickers even offered 'discount rates' for children, including 700 euros for three children.
Grandi (UNHCR), more international support for Afghanistan
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has urged the international community to increase its support to Afghanistan, where millions of displaced people and repatriated refugees need humanitarian assistance.
For Shrazi, a Pakistani migrant in Libya, escape is the only option
Although thousands of migrants have arrived successfully in Europe on makeshift boats from Libya and Turkey, not all attempts are successful. One Pakistani migrant recalls his tragic journey in the Mediterranean Sea, the dangers in Libya and his "small dreams" for the future.
'Europe is not what you expect it to be'
Pakistani migrant Shahid Ali left his studies for a dream of a better life in Europe only to find out that the continent was not what he expected it to be. Now back in Pakistan and trying to put his life back on track, Shahid is clear about one thing - it's not worth it.
#Worthit? Kashif from Pakistan
Kashif is from Pakistan. He migrated to Germany with many plans and goals he wanted to pursue. Looking at how things worked out for him, he asks himself: Was is worth it?
#Worthit? A series about refugees in Germany
#Worthit? is a video series portraying refugees and migrants in Germany. The central question is whether it was #Worthit? to leave their native country. They likewise consider whether the expectations for the new home have been fulfilled, with protagonists from Pakistan, Congo, Syria and Afghanistan sharing their mixed feelings and attitudes towards their adopted homeland.