Germany’s AfD welcomes border controls to 'combat illegal migration'
Germany’s anti-migrant AfD party has welcomed one aspect of the restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, namely border controls.
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Russia and Assad committed war crimes in Syria, Amnesty
A report issued May 10 by Amnesty International has accused Russia and the Syrian government of committing war crimes in northwestern Syria. The human rights organization urged the UN not to cut humanitarian aid to the area.
Somalia: Thousands fleeing due to floods and conflict, UNHCR
The UNHCR has warned that conflict and serious flooding have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes amid risks of COVID-19 in Somalia.
German court: COVID-19 protection 'inadequate' at refugee home
A pregnant woman appealed to be released from the shelter, saying it was impossible to socially distance in the crowded facility. The court in Münster agreed — criticizing the double standard in rules at refugee homes.
'Record numbers' of migrants attempt to cross Channel
British and French authorities have confirmed that "record numbers" of migrants tried to cross the Channel between the two countries in recent days and that crossings are on the rise partly due to restrictions because of the coronav1