More refugees disembark at Malta while life becomes miserable at the immigrant camps in Europe
Diplomatic stalemate in the EU makes it difficult for rescuers to save the migrants stranded in the Mediterranean Sea. Meanwhile, a recent report by Oxfam reveals that the living conditions in transit camps on the Greek islands are getting miserable.
Trump appeals for border wall funding again in a prime time fear mongering speech
In a speech on the eve of his visit to the US-Mexico border, Trump cited slain Indian-origin police officer’s murder for his racist, anti-immigrant stance
Rescue ship with 300 refugees finally docks at Spain
The rescue ship operated by Open Arms was denied permission to dock at ports in Italy and Malta. The refugees were rescued from near the Libyan coast
Mexico succumbs to US pressure, deports nearly 100 members of migrant caravan
This followed hostile action by US border authorities on Sunday, who teargassed the migrants, including women and children
Grim future awaits refugees forcibly disembarked from boat in Libya
Using tear gas and rubber bullets, a Libyan coastguard team, on November 7, forced at least 79 refugees and migrants to disembark from a vessel that had rescued them from drowning in international waters.
Ultra-nationalist, right-wing rallies provoke the reactivation of Europe’s ethnic fault lines
The recent spike in pro-fascist rallies and electoral gains of ultra right-wing outfits poses a serious threat to ethnic minorities, migrants, and refugees all across Europe
As Palestinian resistance mounts, Israeli demolition of Khan Al Ahmar postponed indefinitely
Khan Al Ahmar is home to about 180 residents belonging to the Jahalin Bedouin tribe, who were expelled from their homes and lands in the Negev Desert in the West Bank in the 1950s.
Revoking the registration of Mediterranean migrant rescue ship put thousands of lives in peril
The ship was leased by SOS Méditerranée and Médecins Sans Frontières and was instrumental in saving the lives of around 10,000 refugees stranded at sea