Italy: Five refugees arrive in Naples via work program
The first five refugees on a new labor pathways for refugees program, entitled "ReadyForIT," arrived in Naples, Italy on April 7.
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Pakistan steps up deportations of Afghan refugees
Thousands of Afghans have crossed the border from Pakistan, as the UN and Pakistani officials report that Islamabad is increasing pressure for their return.
Italy: Humanitarian corridor agreement set to bring in 700 Afghan refugees
The Italian state and the Community of Sant'Egidio on April 7 signed an agreement to bring 700 Afghans into the country via humanitarian corridors.
Germany orders halt on UN refugee resettlement program
Berlin has put a freeze on applications as it prepares for a new government with new immigration priorities. The scheme focuses on particularly vulnerable refugees who cannot stay in their initial country of arrival.
Germany: Somali asylum seeker who showed bravery in deadly knife attack won't be deported, authorities say
A Somali migrant who showed "outstanding determination and courage" in the face of January's deadly knife attack in Aschaffenburg will be allowed to stay in Germany. The rejected asylum seeker was allegedly told his deportation was1