27th November 2020 | News
The Spanish government does not agree to transferring migrants who arrive in the Canary Islands to the Spanish mainland, despite reception offers from several regions. Instead, it seeks to cooperate with African states on returns and deterrence. The Spanish government...
20th November 2020 | News
According to recently published IOM data, 16,760 individuals have reached the Canary Islands between January and November, after crossing by boat from the coasts of West Africa. Local authorities urge transfers to the Spanish mainland and 2600 people remain at...
20th November 2020 | News
Amid mounting evidence of widespread and severe violations along the Balkan route, Austrian police have reportedly been involved in several cases of pushbacks to Slovenia followed by chain pushbacks to Bosnia. A complaint has been filed against Austrian police but...
13th November 2020 | News
More than 2000 people arrived on 7-8 November on Gran Canaria increasing the pressure on the insufficient reception capacity. Human Rights Watch (HRW) urges Spanish authorities to “immediately alleviate overcrowded and unsanitary conditions on the Arguineguín pier”....