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Human rights objections against Serbia forcing Syrian migrants to return to Macedonia “almost naked” in near-freezing temperatures

May 28, 2024July 2, 20245 mins

Video recordings showed semi-naked Syrian migrants forced to return to Macedonia by Serbian border guards, days after the border cooperation summit between the European Union and Serbia. Human rights organizations considered this a violation of international laws, and demanded an urgent investigation, according to media reports. The two recordings published by the Guardian, on…

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Criticism against the change in Germany’s Open Policy towards Refugees

May 26, 2024July 2, 20244 mins

German churches have directed sharp criticism at the Christian Democratic Party over the refugees. The criticism came from refugee representatives in churches, especially the two main churches in Germany, after the party announcing its desire to include in its basic program the third-state solution policy. This means deporting asylum seekers to a third country in…

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Germany Aims to Limit Immigration Violations by False Paternity

May 19, 2024July 2, 20244 mins

Many people with a German passport break immigration law through adopting foreign children. Such cases are called by officials (false paternity), where in turn foreign children acquire German citizenship. The federal government believes that most of these cases constitute immigration law fraud, aiming to take measures to stop them. Nancy Weser, Minister of Interior, wants…

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Measles Outbreak in a Reception Center for Asylum Seekers in Berlin

May 19, 2024July 2, 20243 mins

Measles has returned and is striking reception centers for asylum seekers. Health authorities discovered an outbreak of the disease in the reception center in Reinickendorf, Berlin, and isolated 80 refugees who had not been vaccinated against the disease. The State Office for Refugee Affairs Berlin (LAF) announced that a refugee had contracted measles in Reinickendorf…

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The European Union Puts Pressure on Syrian Refugees through a Deal with Lebanon

May 19, 2024July 2, 20246 mins

The European Union is working to sign an agreement with Lebanon worth one million euros to reduce the number of Syrian refugees in Europe. According to the German News Agency – Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA) –, the European Union plans to stop the flow of Syrian refugees from Lebanon. The deal aims for the European Union…

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Germany: Refugee Payment Card Dispute Reignites After Partial Launch

May 13, 2024May 14, 20249 mins

Following the introduction of payment cards for refugees in select regions, a renewed debate has emerged regarding their statewide implementation. Certain areas have reported that the introduction of these cards prompted asylum seekers to consider either leaving Germany or pursuing employment opportunities. Nevertheless, the true implications of this model remain a subject of contention. Werner…

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German Police Withhold Motive: Refugee Succumbs to Injuries in Refugee Accommodation

May 12, 20244 mins

A refugee from the refugee camp located in the Bensheim region of Hessen passed away, leading to the arrest of a 35-year-old suspect by the police. Authorities report that a dispute occurred within the refugee accommodation, resulting in severe injuries to the deceased. According to both the Darmstadt Public Prosecutor’s Office and the local police…

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News Report Details Tegel Airport’s Transformation into a Refugee City

May 12, 2024May 12, 20245 mins

Investigative journalist Ann Catherine Palmer’s report sheds light on the hurdles confronting refugees in the Tegel region, situated northwest of Berlin. Tegel, now transformed into an expansive tent city, adheres to a rigid daily schedule, featuring designated meal times offering bread and cold cuts for breakfast, followed by falafel for lunch. Despite this routine, numerous…

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UK Enacts Law Permitting Deportation of Refugees to Rwanda

May 12, 2024May 12, 20245 mins

The British Parliament has approved legislation permitting the deportation of refugees to Rwanda. Deliberations on the law within Parliament were prolonged, primarily due to resistance from certain members regarding deportation. Under the law, Rwanda is designated as a safe third country. Following a two-month delay between the two parliamentary chambers, the law was ultimately ratified,…

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Minister of the Interior Visits Bulgarian Border Following European Parliament’s Immigration Policy Tightening

May 5, 2024May 19, 20244 mins

The Federal Minister of the Interior and Community, Faeser, visits the Bulgaria-Turkey border to assess the EU’s external border protection measures following the European Parliament’s adoption of stringent immigration policies. Faeser emphasizes the criticality of safeguarding external borders. The minister personally witnessed the three-meter-high fence that separates the borders of Bulgaria and Turkey. The fence…

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Government Coalition Reaches Consensus on Refugee Access to State Benefits via Smart Card

May 5, 2024May 19, 20245 mins

Finally, the dispute within the Bundestag’s government coalition over the refugee payment card has been resolved. The Democratic Party and the Free Democratic Party had been at odds for many months, with states and municipalities calling for relief in refugee care amidst hopes for reduced future asylum applications. Initially, asylum seekers received a modest cash…

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Germany: Measles Outbreak Reported at Tegel Refugee Center

May 2, 2024May 19, 20243 mins

The Federal Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of measles among refugees in Tegel. This follows the diagnosis of a resident with the disease and the appearance of symptoms in other refugees. In response, the Ministry has decided to conduct a vaccination campaign this weekend to control the spread of the disease. The first…

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