Balkan Route: The forgotten refugees
The plight of Ukrainian refugees has captured the world's attention. Meanwhile, the struggles of millions of refugees from other countries have faded from view. How are they faring? A look at the Balkans.
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Video: Life in Bosnia's Lipa migrant camp
Mohammad decided to attempt the dangerous route to Europe rather than pay a bribe of thousands of euros for a job in Bangladesh. Three years later he is in Bosnia’s Lipa camp, still hoping to reach the EU.
48 asylum seekers arrive in Rome via humanitarian corridors
Forty-eight people landed at Rome's Fiumicino airport on Friday, January 28 with a flight from Athens via a humanitarian corridor promoted by the Community of Sant'Egidio.
Kurdish refugee Baxtyar Anwar reached Germany, only to die there
A 25-year-old man who managed to cross Belarus and Poland died late last month just after reaching Germany. Baxtyar Anwar’s body was returned home to Iraqi Kurdistan for burial on Sunday.
2,200 migrants still suffering on Lesbos – MSF
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said that 2,200 migrants and refugees are living in dire conditions in inadequate facilities on Lesbos. About one-third are minors.
Greece's government still faces criticism after Moria fire
Greece's government still faces stern criticism from human rights groups that took to social media last week to lament the ongoing situation for asylum seekers one year after the Moria fire.
Greece: MSF criticizes new 'prison-like' refugee camps
Doctors Without Borders strongly criticized Greece and the European Union for their treatment of migrants and refugees, one year after a fire destroyed the Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. They also denounced the construction of new camps "similar to prisons" on the Aegean islands.
Lesbos after Moria fire: 'People are still living in tents by the sea'
The infamous Moria refugee camp on the Greek island Lesbos burned down one year ago. Living conditions for migrants living there have hardly improved.
Afghan refugees in Greece still stuck in limbo
Afghan refugees in Greece are increasingly worried about their status. The EU's differing and uncertain asylum policies are making it even harder for them to cope.
Helping migrant mothers to give their babies a healthy start
It is well known that breastfeeding is generally good for babies and mothers. But while the practice is common in their country of origin, migrant mothers often tend to opt for formula in the new host countries. In Greece, one organization is trying to ensure that they get enough support to give their babies the best possible start in life.
Video: Football in Greece becomes an opportunity
On the Greek island of Lesbos, young refugees and migrants play football together for FC Cosmos. The sport helps them overcome their traumas and successfully integrate into Greek society. Some even dream of going pro.
Syria: IS members arrested for allegedly killing refugees
Four Iraqi citizens have been arrested by authorities managing the al-Hol refugee camp in northeastern Syria. The suspects allegedly killed at least two people, Syrian Kurdish authorities said this week. The victims were refugees living in the camp.