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European universities urge common EU rules on migrants
The Naples Orientale University works with other academic institutions on future immigration policies as part of a project that was discussed at a meeting on Monday, September 23, in the southern port city.
Cycling World Championships: Nazir Jaser rides against the shadows of the past
In 2015, Syria's national cycling team fled the war in their country. Nazer Jasir even sold his racing bike in order to fund his escape. Now he's at the Road World Championships in England – and ready to make his mark.
Anti-migrant groups patrol Britain's beaches
The far-right group Britain First has launched a campaign called "Operation White Cliffs" to patrol Britain's beaches in a bid to stop migrants attempting to land on UK shores after crossing the Channel in small boats. Local anti-racism campaigners have organized counter demonstrations and British authorities have meanwhile advised all citizens to avoid taking direct action and to leave that work to the authorities.
Record number of migrants cross English Channel in one day
A record number of 86 migrants were intercepted in the English Channel on Tuesday as they tried to cross from France to the UK in small boats. It was the highest known number of migrants to have attempted the crossing at the same time.
'End NHS charges for vulnerable migrants,' say UK midwives
The UK government policy to charge overseas visitors and those without papers in the UK for national health services (NHS) is putting vulnerable migrants at risk, say midwives in a new report from Maternity Action and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
‘LINK IT’: Profiling Syrian refugees’ skills for the job market in the EU
The UN Migration Agency IOM has just completed an EU-funded pilot project called LINK IT. The project intended to boost integration outcomes for Syrian refugees resettled in the EU; namely in Germany, Portugal, Romania and the UK. LINK IT focused on strengthening links between pre-departure and post-arrival integration support for refugees.
From 'Zero Tolerance' to 'Amnesty': Boris Johnson's vision for UK immigration post-Brexit
The ongoing Brexit drama is keeping Europe on its toes. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's views on and future plans for migration – one of the most important issues that helped the "Leave" campaign win the vote – remain divisive.
Fatal journeys: The realities behind travel as a stowaway passenger
One of the less common but most dangerous routes taken for the purposes of irregular migration is as a stowaway passenger on an aircraft. However, these journeys typically tend to result in one-way tickets to only one destination: death.
Migrant drowned trying to swim to UK
An Iraqi migrant who tried to swim across the English Channel from France to Britain has drowned. His body has been found off the Belgian coast.
‘A radical act’: Fighting to end indefinite detention in the UK
The UK is one of few countries in Europe to implement a de facto policy of indefinite detention for immigration cases. The Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group (GDWG) is one group calling for an to end that policy. It was set up almost 25 years ago in Crawley near Gatwick Airport. As well as campaigning, its volunteers visit those in detention and try and provide help in their cases.
France rescues 22 migrants in English Channel amid surge in crossings
French maritime authorities say they have rescued 22 migrants over the weekend who were trying to cross the English Channel, a relatively narrow strait between France and the UK with strong currents. The number of attempted crossings has spiked recently. Meanwhile, UK’s Prime Minister Johnson said Britain will send back migrants who cross the Channel illegally.