Right of asylum
Ukrainian Refugee Influx Tests Countries’ Ability to Help
Ukraine's Eastern European neighbours are bearing the brunt of an influx of several million refugees who have fled the Russian invasion, but some Balkan states are feeling the pressure as well.
Archbishop says UK’s Rwanda migrants plan goes against God
The leader of the Anglican church strongly criticized the British government's plan to put some asylum-seekers on one-way flights to Rwanda, saying "sub-contracting out our responsibilities" to refugees can't stand up to God's scrutiny.
Jelšane could accommodate 80-100 Ukrainian refugees
Ljubljana – The Government Office for the Support and Integration of Migrants is preparing a facility at the border crossing of Jelšane, south-west, for Ukrainian refugees. Its director Katarina Štrukelj said that it could accept 80-100 refugees, depending on how many more arrive in the future.
Signs of Discrimination in Treatment of Roma Refugees from Ukraine
Bucharest: More than 10,000 Ukrainians are in Romania, Thousands Travel to Bulgaria and Hungary
A total of 10,624 Ukrainian citizens entered Romania through the 6 border crossings.
This was announced by Romanian Interior Minister Lucian Bode. He specified that 3600 of them have passed through the country on the way to Bulgaria and Hungary. Of the current 7,000 or so Ukrainians, only 11 have sought asylum in the country, Bode said.
‘Can’t Talk Anymore’: Trapped in Syria, Awaiting Word from Serbia
More than two dozen Serbian women remain trapped in refugee camps in Syria, waiting so far in vain to be repatriated by the Serbian state. Whispered messages via banned mobile phones provide a chilling glimpse of their day-to-day plight.
Voluntary return of Syrian migrants center of Turkey’s refugee policy: Official
A voluntary, safe and honorable return of Syrian migrants to their homeland is at the center of Turkey's refugee policy, a Turkish official has said, informing that more than half a million Syrians have already settled in their own country as a result of Turkey's efforts.
'EU not paying money to Turkish gov't, but supporting refugees'
The European Union is not paying money to the Turkish government, it is supporting the refugees in the country, a top EU official said on Nov. 9.
Refugees live in appalling conditions on Lesbos: Journalist
A Greek journalist has revealed the sad plight of refugees who set foot on the island of Lesbos, from getting treated inhumanely to being beaten, mugged and pushed back to Turkish borders.
Over 1 million foreigners including refugees live in Istanbul: Governor
There are a total of 1.18 million foreigners in Istanbul, including 535,000 Syrians under temporary protection, Governor Ali Yerlikaya has said.