Tag: Migration
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More risky pursuits: German Police claim to have observed new “escape behaviour” of helpers’ vehicles
According to the German Federal Police, motorised escape helpers are increasingly trying to evade control. Possibly a consequence of the rigid migration policy and criminalisation of „smugglers“. Increasingly often, illegalised crossings of migrants into Germany result in traffic accidents with…
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Sea rescuers dismantle ex-policemen: Court hears prosecution witnesses in “Iuventa” trial for the first time
Cross-examination reveals that the main witnesses against the German crew of the “Iuventa” acted out of selfish motives and told lies. A total of 21 people are on trial in Sicily in the proceedings. The “Iuventa” from the Berlin-based organisation…
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Survivor of Ceuta massacre calls on UN committee: Deaths, injuries, pushbacks unpunished in Spain
Officers of the Spanish border police are still not prosecuted for their fatal operation in Ceuta. On the 10th anniversary of the incident, the UN Anti-Torture Committee must now look into the matter. At least 15 dead, many injured and…
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German police categorise people with “phenotypes”: Study sees “racist glasses”
Representative surveys prove racist police profiling for the first time. Suspects are stored as “African” or “Indian”. No problem, says the German government. The German police follow racist patterns in their random checks. This was confirmed in November by a…