MEDITERRANEAN: Many dead and missing following spate of tragedies ― New detention facility opens in Cyprus ― NGO report highlights pushbacks and deaths in Aegean Sea ― Authorities in Italy continue to target NGO humanitarian vessels ― Italy referred to ICC Assembly over Almasri case
At least 100 people have died and dozens are missing following several incidents in the Mediterranean in recent weeks. Authorities in Cyprus have announced the partial opening of new pre-removal detention centre. A new NGO report has highlighted the extent of...
OP-ED: When solidarity becomes a crime
By Stanzen Lèh Jelsma When boats capsized, when engines failed and when people drifted between life and death, Tommy Olsen’s number was often one of the last remaining points of contact. On 16 March, this line fell silent. On that day, Norwegian humanitarian worker...
GREECE: Humanitarian arrested in Norway at Greece’s request ― Greek authorities accused of using ‘Afghan paramilitaries’ to attack people seeking asylum ― NGO data highlights situation of people on the move in Greece in 2025 ― Migration ministry begins co-operation with US authorities ― NGO report highlights situation in closed migration centres on Greek islands
The founder of an NGO that monitors and shares data relating to the movement of people in the Aegean Sea has been arrested by the Norwegian police at the request of authorities in Greece. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has investigated...