Germany halts deportations to Afghanistan in light of coronavirus
Germany has suspended deportations to Afghanistan for the time being. The decision comes as a response to a request by Afghan authorities, the German interior ministry said.
News
Alan Kurdi rescue ship off to new mission in central Mediterranean
In midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the German humanitarian organizaton Sea-Eye announced the launch of a new migrant rescue mission in the Mediterranean Sea. The Alan Kurdi vessel left the Spanish port of Burriana on Mond1
Bosnia: Migrants taken off streets in Sarajevo over coronavirus
Authorities in Bosnia have started transferring migrants from the streets of Sarajevo to a reception center as a part of measures to control the spread of the coronavirus. A similar operation will also take place this week in Bihac.
Refugees express solidarity with Italians in times of coronavirus
On March 28, seven refugees who live in Italy began managing the Instagram account of the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR in Italy to express solidarity with Italians who are fighting against the coronavirus epidemic.
Blaze destroys 30 migrant shacks in southern Italy
At least 30 shacks used by migrants near the city of Foggia in southern Italy were burnt down over the weekend. Over 1,500 migrants live in the makeshift encampment in Borgo Mezzanone near a migrant reception center.