Rights groups condemn Tunisian government over migrant treatment
Twenty-three rights groups have accused the Tunisian state of cracking down on migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and "turning a blind eye to the rise of hateful and racist speech."
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Syrian refugee boy wins case against UK right-wing personality Tommy Robinson
A judge in the UK has ordered a British far-right figurehead to pay £100,000 to a young Syrian national in a high-profile libel case. However, the claimant may never see much of the money as the defendant has stated that he is insolvent.
Muslims face increase in online attacks in Europe
Muslims across Europe experience hate speech, threats and physical attacks. Now the Council of Europe, the continent's leading human rights organization, is debating countermeasures.
Rome sentences 24 for hate comments on 'Stormfront' forum
A Rome court has sentenced 24 people for publishing comments deemed as "hate speech" against migrants, Jews and public figures between 2011 and 2012 on the Italian section of the far-right forum "Stormfront". Sentences range between one year in prison and three years and 10 months.
70% of Italians think racism on the rise
Almost 7 out of every 10 Italians believe that racism towards migrants in the country has risen over the past year, according to the latest report by the social and economic research institute CENSIS.
Grenade found at Madrid youth migrant center puts spotlight on 'climate of hate'
A youth migrant center in Madrid was evacuated Wednesday after police found a hand-grenade on the premises. The center had made headlines last month when the anti-immigrant Vox party claimed its presence had allegedly caused an increase in crime in the neighborhood.
UNICEF survey says 54% of migrants unaware of hate speech
A survey conducted with 300 young migrants and refugees in Italy via the online platform UNICEF U-Report on the Move revealed that 54% of those surveyed had never heard of hate speech and fake news.