Tag: IOM
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UNHCR calls for rescuing the victims of the externalisation of EU borders in the Sahara
Despite the legalisation of refugee aid in Niger, many refugees are dying in the Sahara. Responsible is Brussels, which supports neighboring governments in migration defence agreements. The European Union’s migration policy includes the gradual extension of its border management into…
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Frontex Director calls for “gender-sensitive borders” and now explains the concept
Hans Leijtens wants more female employees in EU border troops and “women-sensitive” camps at the external borders. The concept is also being criticised. “At Frontex, we are committed to promoting gender-balanced and gender-sensitive borders”, explained Hans Leijtens, the new director…
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More migration in Italy despite seal-off: Arrivals up by half, many departures now from Turkey
Italy’s Interior Minister Piantedosi admits: The government has not achieved its objectives on Mediterranean migration. The policy continues to be deadly: The IOM has recorded 2750 missing and drowned people. Despite a rigid migration defence policy, Italy’s government has not…
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Fewer boat crossings, visit to Frontex: EU and Tunisia implement migration pact
Despite an alleged repayment of funds for migration defence, Tunisia is cooperating with the EU. Fewer refugees are also arriving across the Mediterranean – a decrease by a factor of seven. In June, the EU Commission signed an agreement on…