War, political turmoil, ethnic conflicts and deteriorating economies have forced millions across Europe, Africa, South America, the Middle East and Asia to flee their homes. InfoMigrants takes a look at some major refugee crises around...
A court in Augsburg has fined a refugee from the Chechen Republic after he shared a DW article on his Facebook page. According to the ruling, he propagated the insignia of the Islamic State group.
Syrian refugees living across Turkey often head to big cities like Istanbul as they offer better employment opportunities. But in recent months, the authorities there have cracked down on unregistered Syrians, triggering fear and uncertainty...
The Refugee Journalism Project (RJP) was set up in 2016 in London to support migrant, refugee and exiled journalists kick start their careers in the UK. Its idea is to create a network for its participants and hook them up with mentor...
Since June 11, around 40 undocumented migrant workers, hired to work for the courier delivery firm Chronopost, have been on strike outside the company’s facility in Alfortville, in the Paris suburbs. They say their working conditions...
The following is an account given by Mohammed, the only survivor of a sea journey in which 14 people died of the hardships suffering during 11 days at sea.
Mahbuba Jebin has been involved in politics since she was a student in Bangladesh. She was a member of the student wing of the current ruling party, the Awami League. For years she lived a life of privilege and power. However, her decision...
The Italian island of Lampedusa has been an arrival point for migrants for decades, given that it's closer to Africa than to Europe. A museum on the island pays tribute to these people, who risk their lives in search of safety and better...
Zozan Yasar is a Kurdish journalist from Turkey. Denied access to education, Zozan taught herself to read and write and went to university to get a degree before working as a journalist. As a Kurd, she struggled to officially register...
At FoodCycle, groups of volunteers cook donated food, which would otherwise have been thrown away, for communities in need around the UK. One of their projects in London is run at the Happy Baby Community for migrant and refugee women...
German police have faced increased physical resistance while carrying out deportations. The police, in turn, are responding with increased force, sparking criticism from lawmakers and rights groups.
Ousmane, Ibrahim and Moussa were officially recognized as unaccompanied minors in Paris before they were transferred to another area in France due to overcrowding. But things didn’t go as planned for the three boys, aged between 15 and...