German courts repeal more than 5,600 Afghan asylum rejections
Administrative courts across Germany have issued repeals in 5,644 negative decisions of Afghan nationals seeking asylum in the first nine months of 2020.
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Snow increases hardship for migrants in Bosnia
The first snowfall last week in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina has increased the difficulties for migrants, particularly those sleeping in tents and outdoor shelters. Local NGOs say thousands could be affected.
Sea-Eye to cooperate with international NGO MOAS in Mediterranean
On Friday, the German rescue organization Sea-Eye announced that it would be working with the international NGO Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS). The two NGOs will operate Sea-Eye’s latest boat, Sea-Eye 4, in the central Mediterr1
Germany to move 2020 resettlement contingent into 2021
The German government has announced that it will accept several thousand refugees next year who were originally due to arrive in Germany in 2020 but were hindered due to restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asylum in Europe: Italian Bishops Conference urges safe access channels
Fondazione Migrantes, run by the Italian Bishops Conference (CEI), has presented its 2020 report on asylum rights. The report noted that "refugees are left ever more alone", underscoring the need for the Italian Church to continue t1