Poland slams Belarus, sends extra troops to border
Warsaw has accused Minsk of an "organized storming" of its borders after four people, apparently refugees, were found dead. Poland is sending 500 additional troops to the region.
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Greece opens first refugee holding camp on Samos island
The new facility is one of five being built with EU funds. Rights groups have complained that the Samos camp, with its barbed-wire fences and surveillance cameras, is more like a jail.
Poland approves state of emergency on Belarus border
The Polish Parliament has voted in support of a state of emergency on the border with Belarus. More than 10,000 migrants are in Belarus hoping for passage to the EU, Polish border officials say.
Afghanistan: How can messaging work safely in an internet shutdown?
Until now, Afghans have been able to use the internet more or less free of censorship and government control. But for how much longer? Here are some tools for safe communication, without relying on the internet.
Poland seeks state of emergency over Belarus border crossings
The Polish border is set to go into a 30-day state of emergency to further prevent refugees and migrants from entering the country. The EU has accused Belarus of intentionally sending migrants across the border.
Afghanistan: Warning issued to avoid Kabul airport
People in Afghanistan are being warned to stay away from Kabul airport because of a "high threat" of terrorist attacks. Thousands have continued to gather at the airport gates in spite of the danger.
As migration is rising, so are border barriers
To prevent unwanted migration, ever more nations are raising barriers. On the 60th anniversary of the start of Berlin Wall construction, DW looks at where the world is being fenced off — and whether this is effective.
Latvia, Lithuania take action to stop migrant influx from Belarus
The EU countries have accused neighboring Belarus of encouraging migrants to illegally cross into the bloc in retaliation for heavy sanctions.
Patrolling Lithuania's border with Belarus
A growing number of African and Middle Eastern migrants have been illegally entering Lithuania from Belarus. The country says it is finding it hard to cope. Alexandra von Nahmen reports from the Lithuanian border.
Norway to stop deportations to Afghanistan
Norway has temporarily suspended deportations of failed asylum seekers to Afghanistan, according to the country's two immigration authorities, UDI and UNE. The country follows similar decisions taken recently by Sweden and Finland.
Sweden follows Finland, suspends deportations to Afghanistan
Sweden is stopping all deportations to Afghanistan, citing the deteriorating security situation in the country. It comes after Finland last week became the first European country to announce a freeze on forced returns.
UK military base to stop smugglers as more migrants reach EU via northern Cyprus
Authorities at a British military base on Cyprus have hired additional officers and procured detection equipment to better thwart irregular immigration. The move comes as more migrants have continued to arrive from the Turkish-administered northern part of the island.