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Greece: Situation for migrants and refugees goes from bad to worse
The Greek government is in the midst of an unprecedented crackdown against migrants and refugees already on the Aegean islands, as well as against those who are attempting to reach Greece from Turkey. Deploying police and military forces to the land border with Turkey in an attempt to prevent crossings, Greece has also said it will suspend the possibility to request asylum, a clear breach of EU and international law. Read More
Frontex wants to disembark refugees in Senegal
An annual report published by EU border agency Frontex suggests that arrangements could be made with Senegal for the disembarkation of people intercepted at sea. Read More
Turkey says it will let refugees into Europe after its troops killed in Syria
"OUTSIDE SARAQEB, Syria/ANKARA (Reuters) - Refugees in Turkey headed towards European frontiers on Friday after an official said the borders had been thrown open, a response to the escalating war in Syria where 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by Russian-backed Syrian government troops." Read More
Greece invokes coronavirus to halt migration
"In an unexpected move, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis decided on Thursday (27 February) to upgrade border controls to the “maximum deterrent” level to prevent migrants affected with coronavirus from entering EU territory." Read More
EU experts: closing borders ‘ineffective’ for coronavirus
"EU experts said on Thursday (27 February) that refusing entry to an EU country of people with coronavirus symptoms would be counter-productive and "ineffective" to prevent the spread of the virus. "Refusal of entry is Read More
New analysis: Drones for Frontex: unmanned migration control at Europe’s borders
Instead of providing sea rescue capabilities in the Mediterranean, the EU is expanding air surveillance. Refugees are observed with drones developed for the military. In addition to numerous EU states, countries such as Libya could also use the information obtained. Read More
Council Presidency and EU agencies want biometric databases for migrants and refugees in the Western Balkans
The EU should help introduce the biometric registration of migrants and refugees travelling on the 'Balkan Route', according to the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the EU, as part of a series of measures to tackle the "threats arising from an increase in migratory flows and smugglers' networks". Read More
Clashes on Greek islands over new migrant camps
"Riot police have clashed with residents on two Greek islands over the construction of new migrant detention centers. The government is insisting that the closed facilities must go ahead to relieve pressure on overcrowded island Read More
‘Partnerships’ to be at heart of EU-Africa strategy, leaked paper reveals
"The EU will seek to put a series of policy-themed ‘partnerships’ at the heart of its EU-Africa strategy which will be formally launched in early March, according to a leaked draft obtained by EURACTIV. A Read More
Greece has to act regarding “unsustainable situation” for refugees on the islands
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees says Greece and the EU must act. Read More