EU Praise of Libyan Coast Guard out of Touch with Reality

EU Praise of Libyan Coast Guard out of Touch with Reality

The death of a Sudanese man upon interception and a recent UN report again raises alarm over the operations of the EU-funded Libyan Coast Guard praised for “effectively operating” in an internal EU document released by StateWatch. A Sudanese man died a few hours after...
Mediterranean: Over 400 Rescued while Deaths Continue

Mediterranean: Over 400 Rescued while Deaths Continue

After four rescue operations, the Ocean Viking is awaiting a port of safety. Maltese and Italian authorities rescue almost 200 ahead of talks on relocation. According to a Tunisian National Guard spokesperson a fishing boat with 23 migrants aboard has sunk off the...
Slight Increase of Arrivals to Greece Adds to Humanitarian Crisis

Slight Increase of Arrivals to Greece Adds to Humanitarian Crisis

A slight increase of arrivals to Greece comes with intense debate and potentially grave consequences. Aid workers are warning of a looming catastrophe in the overcrowded camps. However, actual numbers of arrivals and asylum applications remain low compared to 2015/16....
France: Police Evicts Hundreds from Camp in Grande-Synthe

France: Police Evicts Hundreds from Camp in Grande-Synthe

Around 1000 people were removed from a Sports hall in Grande-Synthe, Northern France, in the largest eviction so far this year. French police “evacuated” around 170 people living inside and around 800 who had settled around the sports hall, offered by local...