MEDITERRANEAN: New data reveals large number of deaths in 2024 ― Controversy surrounding recent shipwreck and pushbacks continues in Cyprus ― Two key rulings in favour of people seeking asylum in Greece ― New plans for Italy’s detention centres in Albania ― Possible admission of government involvement in spyware scandal ― Backlash after Maltese prime minister’s remarks on reforming human rights conventions
International Organization for Migration (IOM) data reveals that 2,452 people lost their lives in the Mediterranean in 2024 The Cypriot government has refused to investigate recent pushbacks despite a journalist’s offer to present key evidence. The Greek Council of...
GREECE: Council of Europe calls for accountability for human rights violations against people seeking asylum ― Greek Ombudsman recommends disciplinary action over Pylos shipwreck ― NGO report reveals serious concerns about rule of law ― Court acquits Palestinian refugee on trial for people smuggling ― ECtHR grants request for urgent action to address ‘horrific’ living conditions in Samos centre
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has called for accountability for human rights violations committed against people seeking asylum in Greece. The Greek Ombudsman has recommended disciplinary action for eight coastguard officers in relation to the...
MEDITERRANEAN: Major fall in crossings in 2024 ― Fewer deaths and disappearances in 2024 ― ECtHR rules against Greece in ‘landmark’ case on pushbacks
There has been a major decrease in the number of recorded irregular crossings in the Mediterranean. Although the number of recorded deaths and disappearances in the Mediterranean fell in 2024, at least 2,300 lives may have been lost. The European Court of Human Rights...