Afghan migrants to Europe could double in 2020
More Afghans than Syrians have migrated to the European Union so far this year, according to official data. The number is expected to double next year.
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Deportations in Germany: Resistance, police use of force on the rise
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.
UNHCR urges Italian Parliament to reconsider security decree 2
The UNHCR has asked the Italian Parliament to reconsider the government's second security decree which can ''have an impact on search and rescue operations at sea."
HRW says Salvini 'can't put a price tag on right to life'
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a statement that "the Italian government should firmly reject a proposal to fine shipmasters up to 5,500 euros for every person they rescue and take to Italy." The measure is included in the government's forthcoming second security decree, known as "security decree bis".
EU steps up information exchange among member states
The European Council has stepped up information exchange between EU countries on the issue of migration flows through regulations that improve the efficiency of border checks and help to fight against irregular migration.
Neither here, nor there – the plight of Afghan refugees
Political decisions, persecution and economic conditions force Afghan refugees in different regions across the globe to return home, despite serious security and economic challenges in Afghanistan. InfoMigrants takes a closer look.
Orban thanks Serbia for having accepted 'wall'
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised Serbia for having accepted a border barrier between the two countries. The Hungarian government erected the barrier to stem the continual flow of unauthorized migrants into Hungary, and Orban said Serbia also benefits.
Four accused of exploiting migrants for concert security
Four people have been arrested in Italy over the alleged exploitation of asylum seekers as security officers at rock concerts. The concerts included shows by the Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode and Italian rock star, Vasco Rossi.
What will change for migrants under Italy’s new immigration and security decree?
As the decree passed the Senate, Italy's upper house, Matteo Salvini tweeted it was an "historic day." The decree still needs to pass the lower house by the end of November before it is enshrined in law. At the moment, that looks likely, so what will change for migrants if it is passed?
Italian government approves security decree
A decree adopted by the Italian government will make it easier to expel migrants and strip them of Italian citizenship. Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini says the bill will make the country safer.
Ten challenges of refugee youth, new report from Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has compiled a list of ten challenges that young refugees face. These include things such as difficulty getting legal recognition and access to instruction, discrimination, difficulty in finding work, and a lack of safety and security.
Calls to rethink German refugee policy on Afghanistan
A German appraisal that Afghanistan remains "volatile" has rekindled a row over whether to reject asylum-seekers. Bavarian CSU conservatives want more expulsions. Asylum advocates want returns fully stopped.