Amnesty: 'FIFA must protect migrants in Qatar for World Cup'
Amnesty International has asked FIFA to exercise its influence on Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup, to put an end to violations of the rights of migrant workers.
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COVID: Camp for infected migrants in Foggia area
The Italian Civil Protection Service has build a "COVID camp" in Borgo Mezzanone, Puglia, equipped with housing units to allow for the treatment of COVID-infected migrants who live in the area.
Shipwreck in Mediterranean: Up to 60 migrants feared dead
Up to 60 migrants are feared dead after a shipwreck on Thursday, March 18. The organization Alarm Phone has tried to reconstruct what happened and has spoken with survivors. Its report was released on Monday.
EU border agency chief predicts more migrants when pandemic ends
After the COVID-19 pandemic many more migrants and refugees will try to reach Europe, according to the head of the EU border agency, Frontex. Fabrice Leggeri also says Frontex "stands ready" to resume migrant returns to Turkey.
German court dismisses refugee claim by Syrian draft evader
A German court has dismissed the claim of a Syrian asylum seeker who was granted refugee status after he fled to escape military service. The court said the Syrian state is no longer punishing draft evaders.