POLAND: NGO report reveals extent of pushbacks on Poland-Belarus border ― Prime Minister boasts about possibility of laying mines on eastern border ‘within 48 hours’ ― End of special status for Ukrainian refugees
A new NGO report has revealed high numbers of pushbacks and violence against people on the move on Poland’s eastern borders. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Poland would be able to start laying mines along its border with Russia following its...
Fourth Anniversary of the Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive
Wednesday 4 March marked the fourth anniversary of the activation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive (TPD). Originally adopted in 2001, the TPD was activated on 4 March 2022 in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to the latest data...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UN publishes damning report on ‘systematic’ abuse of people on the move in Libya ― Increase in arbitrary arrests and unlawful deportations of people on the move in Egypt ― UN reaffirms support for authorities in Türkiye despite NGO concerns about rights violations
A new United Nations report has highlighted the extent of human rights violations and abuses that are being committed against people on the move in Libya. The unlawful detention and deportation of people on the move in Egypt appears to have increased in recent months....