Syrian asylum seekers in the UK are expressing fear and anxiety following the Home Office’s decision to pause claims amid changing circumstances in Syria. Hussam Kassas, who fled Assad’s regime, faces job loss as his visa nears expiration. With 6,500…
Greece and several EU countries including France and Germany are grappling with a legal impasse regarding the Turkish mafia, as members seek refuge to evade conflicts in Turkey. Using the pretext of being politically persecuted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s…
The European Commission has stated that the decision to return Syrian refugees and asylum seekers rests with individual EU member states, emphasizing the need for individual assessments as required by EU law. As several countries, including Austria, Germany, and Belgium,…
The fall of Bashar al-Assad raises questions about the return of Syrian refugees, as several European countries like Germany and Sweden have frozen asylum requests. Randa Baas, a 66-year-old translator and member of the Revivre association, advocates for patience and…
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in Germany has temporarily halted all asylum application processing for Syrians due to the political instability following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. A total of 42,270 asylum applications are currently pending….
Shanthi, a mother of two, shares her family’s harrowing experience living in a makeshift camp on Diego Garcia, a remote military island where they faced constant surveillance and restrictions. Fleeing persecution in Sri Lanka, Shanthi’s family was rescued at sea…
In a makeshift camp on Diego Garcia, a British military base, a mother named Shanthi strives to maintain a sense of normalcy for her two young children while living in confinement. Rescued after their boat sank during an attempted journey…
A Sri Lankan Tamil family recounts their harrowing experience living in a makeshift migrant camp on Diego Garcia, a secretive UK-US military base. After being rescued at sea, they spent three years in a fenced-off area, striving to educate and…
Leading homeless organizations in Ireland have expressed serious concerns about the treatment of homeless asylum seekers. They are calling for improved coordination among Government departments to provide adequate shelter, especially as winter approaches. The groups, including Depaul Ireland and Focus…
Matteo Piantedosi, Italy’s Minister of the Interior, commented on the status of Italian immigration detention centers established in Albania, which remain empty following court rulings against holding asylum seekers. He noted the lack of immediate need to reopen these centers…
UK police have arrested 35 individuals in a coordinated operation against people-smuggling gangs exploiting the Common Travel Area between the UK and Ireland. The crackdown involved immigration staff and police conducting raids in Belfast, Liverpool, Manchester, and Scotland, aiming to…
The UK Home Office announced it will double the grace period for refugees transitioning from government accommodation to independent housing, extending it from 28 to 56 days effective December 9, 2023. This interim measure aims to alleviate rising refugee homelessness…
