Fishermen in Tunisia have stopped the anti-migrant group 'Generation Identity' from docking at a local port. According to NGOs active in Greece, excessive bureaucracy is keeping asylum seekers from finding work. In Serbia, young male asylum seekers are stuck for years and face violence and destitution. This and more in today's news roundup.
Tunisian fishermen push back anti-migrant ship: A group of Tunisian fishermen blocked the boat of far-right movement 'Generation Identity' from docking at the port of Zarzis in the southeast of Tunisia. The Identitarians had chartered the vessel C-Star to run their anti-migrant mission 'Defend Europe'. Click here to read more.
Greek bureaucracy preventing migrants from working: A group of 25 NGOs operating in Greece to aid in handling the migrant crisis claim that thousands of asylum seekers are being denied the chance to join the country's workforce because of red tape issues and lengthy processes. Click here to read more.
'The game' is on for refugees stuck at Serbian-Croatian border: EU border closures mean single men have to wait up to four years to leave Serbia. Many face violence and destitution when they try to make their way out of the country. Click here to read more.
MSF less involved in rescue ops: The migrant-vessel Vox Prudence of NGO Doctors Without Border (MSF) was not allowed to approach Lampedusa in an operation on Saturday night and migrants on board were transferred aboard two Coast Guard cutters. The NGO said it will continue to work to save people at sea. Click here to read more.
Media projects help refugee journalists: In some countries, it is difficult to practice free journalism and for refugee reporters who want to live in Germany, things can get quite tough. But many media houses in Berlin have set up training centers for the newcomers. Click here to read more.
How welcome are LGBTI refugees in Berlin? Berlin attracts gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transsexuals and intersexuals from around the world. Even refugees come to the capital for this reason. But they don't always feel safe there, according to DW columnist Gero Schliess. Click here to read more.