Thousands of sub-Saharan migrants in Sfax dream about Europe
Thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have gathered in the Tunisian governorate of Sfax with the objective of reaching Europe.
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Validity of church asylum in Germany questioned following deportation of family
The deportation of a family from Russia, sheltering in Germany under the auspices of church asylum has been met with criticism. The family was sent back to Spain under the EU's Dublin Regulation, which governs where asylum claims ar1
Lebanon: Syrian refugees 'voluntarily' return
About 330 Syrians left Lebanon for their home country on Tuesday amid growing anti-refugee tension. The returnees reportedly volunteered to leave, but activists worry that Syrians are being pressured to return to a country that is s1
Iran hopes to boost security with Afghan border wall
Tehran is planning to reinforce Iran's border with Afghanistan by building a concrete wall. It's a new obstacle for Afghans attempting to escape from the Taliban's regime.
Tunisia: More arrests amid criticism of President Saied's anti-migrant policies
On Monday, Tunisian police arrested a second lawyer who is a well-known critic of the President. The EU has expressed concern at the spate of arrests of prominent critics and activists, many of whom had spoken out against the increa1