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Thailand’s Decision on Myanmar Refugees: Protecting Lives of Migrants

Thailand’s Decision on Myanmar Refugees: Protecting Lives of Migrants

Thailand's Decision on Myanmar Refugees is not to forcibly return 19 children to Myanmar is a significant step in protecting the rights and lives of vulnerable refugees. This decision, however, highlights the need for a

Protecting Migrant Rights Amid UK’s Crackdown on Asylum Seekers

Protecting Migrant Rights Amid UK’s Crackdown on Asylum Seekers

The UK government's controversial Rwanda asylum policy has hit another roadblock, with the House of Lords voting to introduce further amendments to the bill. Despite the government's determination to finalize the legislation by mid-April, the

Malaysia Keeps Migrants and Refugees in Detention Places

Malaysia Keeps Migrants and Refugees in Detention Places

In Malaysia, many migrants and refugees, including lots of children, are being kept in detention centres in very poor conditions. These places are too full, dirty, and lack proper things. Human Rights Watch has found

Tunisia Abandons Black Refugees and Migrants to a Harsh, Remote Militarized Zone

Tunisia Abandons Black Refugees and Migrants to a Harsh, Remote Militarized Zone

Tunisian security forces expelled hundreds of Black African refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, earlier this month, to a remote militarized zone between Tunisia and Libya where there is only hot sand and sea water.  The

From the sound of war to harmony of music

From the sound of war to harmony of music

Serbian artist Nikola Macura decided to give new life to the military equipment used during the wars in Yugoslavia, transforming them into musical instruments. So, a Kalashnikov became a guitar. A helmet and a grenade

NGOs accuse EU’s Frontex agency of pushing back migrants from Greek waters

NGOs accuse EU’s Frontex agency of pushing back migrants from Greek waters

Last week the Guardian report revealed that the Frontex vessels were involved in illegal maritime pushback exercises to forcibly push back migrants and refugees from entering the EU via Greek waters.  The Greek Coast Guard (HCG) has

The UN calls on Europe to give priority to the human rights of migrants and refugees

The UN calls on Europe to give priority to the human rights of migrants and refugees

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called for urgent action to address the dire situation of migrants trying to cross the central Mediterranean and the shocking conditions they face in Libya

Migrants and refugees from Africa stuck in Yemen’s war

Migrants and refugees from Africa stuck in Yemen’s war

Yemen is currently in a state of struggle with over 80% of the population is being displaced and relies at the humanitarian aid. The country is divided between Houthi authorities in north and Yemen government

UN steps up measures to protect migrants and refugees amid Coronavirus outbreak

UN steps up measures to protect migrants and refugees amid Coronavirus outbreak

In a major step taken to protect the migrant workers during Coronavirus outbreak across the world, four UN agencies have released a joint statement ensuring the safety of the migrants during the pandemic. The World

Greece tightens its policy towards immigrants

Greece tightens its policy towards immigrants

By Victoria Hudson. Under pressure of the angry Aegean Islands, the conservative Greek government tightened its policy towards immigrants and put in place plans to build a floating wall that would block ships and immigrant’s