UNHCR Italy launches Christmas campaign
The UN refugee agency UNHCR in Italy has called for donations to help refugees and displaced people from Afghanistan and Syria who 'will have to face snow, rain, freezes and extreme temperatures' this winter.
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Frontex interpreter illegally deported to Turkey
Greek border guards reportedly rounded up a group of migrants, including a Frontex interpreter, and illegally pushed the group into Turkey after beating them and stripping them of their belongings.
Another 345 people evacuated from Afghanistan by Germany
The German government flew 345 people from Kabul to Doha on Wednesday, according to the Foreign Office. Meanwhile, diplomatic talks with the Taliban continue.
New German government to introduce sweeping changes to migration policy
Germany’s incoming government has presented its plans for the next four years. This includes many changes for migrants and refugees – including an easier path to citizenship and family reunification.
Greece again takes in dozens of Afghan refugees
Another flight with refugees from Afghanistan has landed in Greece. Among the more than 100 people were primarily judges, lawyers, journalists and other people whose lives were in danger under the Taliban regime.
EU asks Afghanistan's neighbors to prevent exploitation of migrants
The European Union's top diplomat has called on countries neighboring Afghanistan to help prevent what he described as the abuse of migrants for political goals by the Belarusian authorities.
Afghans In Iran: Thousands more arrive every day amid continuing deportations
The Norwegian Refugee Council says some 300,000 Afghans have sought shelter in Iran since the Taliban took power in August. Meanwhile, the UN Migration Agency IOM reports show over a million Afghans have already been sent back from Iran.
'What else can we do?': Increasing numbers engage smugglers to flee Afghanistan
The numbers of Afghan migrants turning to smugglers in border towns like Zaranj is anecdotally increasing dramatically. A recent BBC report from there found many of those fleeing had worked for the government or had other middle-class jobs.
Italy: 1,200 Afghans to arrive with humanitarian corridors
A new protocol of agreement has been signed in Italy for the arrival through humanitarian corridors of 1,200 Afghans who need international protection.
Turkey: More than 150 Afghans detained
Turkish authorities detained 164 migrants and refugees – most of them Afghans – after they irregularly crossed the border with Iran between Monday and Tuesday. Turkey has repeatedly signalled that it is does not want to host more Afghan refugees.
Afghanistan: Evacuation efforts to Germany remain challenging
Diplomatic relations between the German government and the Taliban remain slow, as at least several hundred Afghans with visas are still waiting to leave the country. Meanwhile, the UNHCR is stepping up its efforts to prepare the country for winter.
UNHCR begins airlifting aid to Kabul
A plane carrying winter relief from UN refugee agency has brought 33 tons of winterization kits to Kabul. In a statement, UNHCR said this was the first of three flights, with the next two scheduled to land in the Afghan capital on November 4 and 7.