Scores of people attempting to enter Europe through Cyprus are routinely left trapped and stranded in the area known as the Green Line, the UN-controlled buffer zone that divides Cyprus into northern and southern regions.
A new report has found that European governments are doing little to investigate claims of abuse by border forces. Fear and intimidation also prevent migrants from reporting mistreatment.
Germany and Italy have allegedly passed laws that cut down the family benefits of European Union (EU) nationals working in their country. The EU says these cuts violate EU treaties on equal treatment and non-discrimination on the ba1
Following a two-day visit to Athens, Greece, Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), welcomed a landmark agreement to further protect migrants in the country.
Debate has continued in Germany regarding whether or not it might be possible in the future to send Syrians and Afghans back to their country of origin, or even revoke their special protection status.