News Highlights: UNICEF and MSF report, EU-North Africa cooperation, Eritreans held ransom
2 Mar 2017

News Highlights: UNICEF and MSF report, EU-North Africa cooperation, Eritreans held ransom

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In this week’s news highlights we will share with you: the latest MSF report on the situation of Eritrean refugees and the UNICEF report documenting the situation of refugees on the Mediterranean route. Latest news of this week covers Europe’s increasing cooperation with African countries. News highlights concerning the Horn of Africa include recent developments in Sudan and South Sudan.

Bread for the World criticises asylum centre plans in Libya
14 Feb 2017

Bread for the World criticises asylum centre plans in Libya

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Translation of the interview with migration and development expert Sophia Wirsching, first published in German at domradio.de.

“Creating safe reception facilities in transit countries” is a goal of SPD faction leader Thomas Oppermann. Hence, he encourages cooperation with Libya. The charity Bread for the World deems this questionable under international law.

News Highlights: Malta Summit Outcomes, humanitarian visas, Dadaab refugee camp stays
9 Feb 2017

News Highlights: Malta Summit Outcomes, humanitarian visas, Dadaab refugee camp stays

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In this week’s news highlights, an update about the outcome of the Valletta Summit concerning the increased cooperation between EU and Libya, and developments in and around the Horn of Africa. Another highlight this week is the announcement of the European Court of Justice that released an advice that urges EU member states to issue visas on humanitarian grounds.