Germany criticized over forced returns to crisis-hit Pakistan
Refugee groups in Germany have condemned the deportation of Pakistani asylum seekers while the country is experiencing catastrophic flooding.
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Iran and Turkey prevent entry of Afghan refugees: Amnesty International
Iran and Turkey are repeatedly carrying out illegal pushbacks of Afghan refugees or forcibly returning them to life-threatening risks under the Taliban regime, Amnesty International has said. Migrants who managed to enter Turkey or Iran have been subject to arbitrary detainment and torture before being returned, the rights group found.
UK continues to limit immigration by signing co-operation deal with Albanian government
The UK is continuing on its course of clamping down on immigration, announcing that it will be working more closely with Albanian authorities to this end. Many of the migrants who reach Britain by boat come from the small Balkan nation.
Germany threatens to deport Vietnamese man after 35 years
Saxony's Refugee Council is mobilizing against the imminent deportation of Pham Phi Son, who came to Germany from Vietnam in 1987 as a GDR contract worker. The Chemnitz resident is being threatened with deportation because he had been in Vietnam for over six months for medical treatment.
Nilofar's tale: 'This is my golden time, I don't want to spend it in displacement'
Nilofar arrived in Turkey on an evacuation flight from Afghanistan. She already had a residency visa for Turkey, but when it ran out, and finding no work, she attempted to travel the Balkan Route to Europe. This is her story:
UK: Migrants should watch out for immigration scams warns new report
Migrants in the UK could become victims of immigration service providers, who claim they can offer easy ways to obtain legal status. However, in many instances it appears they do little but take advantage of vulnerable people who desperately need help.
Bosnia and Herzegovina deports Pakistani migrants
The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced it was beginning to deport migrants back to their home countries. The measure began on Sunday with a test case of two Pakistani nationals on a commercial flight.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Turkey fear being sent back home
Recently, Lebanon and Turkey announced plans to send up to a million Syrians back home, claiming much of Syria is now safe. This is making some in the Syrian population nervous.
France: Everything to know about the deportation of foreigners - with or without papers
The French interior minister says he wants to deport "any foreigner" who has committed "serious acts" -- regardless of their administrative status in France. InfoMigrants reviews what the law actually says.
Explainer: What Germany's asylum reform means for migrants with a 'Duldung'
For the more than 100,000 migrants who have been staying in Germany for five years or longer with 'tolerated' status, a new law could end their legal limbo starting with a one-year residency status "on probation". Here's what you need to know.
Lebanon plans to send 15,000 Syrians back home each month
Despite staunch opposition from the UN and rights organizations, Lebanon has announced it intends to start repatriating tens of thousands of Syrian refugees within the next few months. The plan will entail sending back 15,000 Syrian refugees each month.
Hostel in Rwanda making preparations to host migrant children
A hostel in Rwanda is reportedly finalizing preparations to accommodate children under the UK's controversial plans to deport asylum seekers to the African nation. Meanwhile, the scheme has attracted further criticism after further details emerged.