Germany deports 26 men to Afghanistan
A group of 26 rejected asylum seekers deported from Germany has arrived in Kabul. Germany resumed deportations to Afghanistan last month, after a suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Italy: In Calabria, controls reinforced after migrant road accidents
Authorities in Reggio Calabria (southern Italy) decided to strengthen security measures in relation to road accidents in the Gioia Tauro plain in which migrants were victims.
Afghan deportations continue despite security threats
Experts warn that deportation of asylum-seekers from Germany to Afghanistan is putting their lives at risk amid increasing violent attacks in their home country.
Tighter controls for migrants implemented in Lampedusa
Following the deadly attack by a Tunisian perpetrator in Nice last month, the mayor of Lampedusa announced tighter identification procedures for migrants landing on the island. A reported 2,430 migrants travelled to the island in the first six days of November.
Italian minister Bellanova: Guaranteeing workers' security a top concern
Italian agriculture minister Teresa Bellanova has expressed concern for the security of foreign seasonal workers who travel from "red areas" affected by the coronavirus pandemic to Italy via so-called green corridors allowing them to fly in to help pick the country's ripening crops.
Bosnia, 'migration is also a security problem'
The Bosnian government is calling on the European Union to recognize that the migratory crisis in Bosnia "must not be treated only as a humanitarian question, but also as a security crisis".
Afghan youth arrested over Moria camp stabbing
A young Afghan migrant has been arrested over the stabbing of two others at the Moria migrant camp on Lesbos island on Tuesday evening. Since the start of last year, scores of people have been injured during fights at the overcrowded camp, and at least two have died from their injuries.
Why do migrants from Pakistan head to Europe?
According to estimates by the Pakistani authorities, some 30,000 to 40,000 people from Pakistan attempt illegal passage to Europe via Iran and Turkey every year. InfoMigrants spoke to an expert to find out which factors lead to this trend.
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.
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".