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13th undercover police officer exposed in Spain – within in four years
Using an Arabic alias, a female officer infiltrated left-wing and pro-Palestinian groups in Madrid. She comes from a notorious police academy near the capital. For nearly a year and a half, a woman who called herself “Fátima García Vázquez” was… Further reading
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Despite (or because of?) shots fired at “Sea-Watch 5”: EU launches new funding for armed groups in Libya
After Libyan forces opened fire on the “Sea-Watch 5”, Italy is now investigating – but targeting the victims of the attack. Brussels intends to give the perpetrators €25 million in a new spring programme. Last Monday, the so-called Libyan coast… Further reading
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Germany expands risk level for Libyan SAR zone after repeated attacks by “coast guard” militias – especially targetting NGOs
Germany has expanded its maritime risk warning for Libyan waters to the countries’ the search and rescue zone. The move comes after repeated attacks by militias linked to the so-called Libyan coastguard. NGOs are demanding concrete protection for their rescue… Further reading
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Three months after their arrest, Damascus confirms the detention of journalists Eva Maria Michelmann and Ahmed Polad
The two journalists were reportedly caught up during the capture of Raqqa, where they had been researching Islamist networks. While authorities cite security concerns, supporters point to their journalistic work and valid press credentials. The Syrian transitional government officially confirmed… Further reading
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Forced “border partnership”: EU Commission wants to allow U.S. also to query political views and “ethnic origin”
According to the draft framework agreement on a “border partnership” with the Trump administration, US authorities would be permitted to query not only facial images but also names, health data and sexual orientation from police databases in EU member states.… Further reading
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Frontex announces apps and chatbot for migrant “returns”: Fears of profiling and “self-deportations” following US model
Frontex is developing two apps — “RRApp” and “Recapp” — to manage migrant “returns”. Critics warn the tools could enable mass deportations and covert movement tracking, mirroring controversial US immigration enforcement technology. The US government under Donald Trump has reprogrammed… Further reading