European Commission seeks to stop migration flows from Libya
26 Jan 2017

European Commission seeks to stop migration flows from Libya

by | posted in: Africa, Horn of Africa region, Libya, Mediterranean Sea, Migration, Refugees in the EU | 0

On Wednesday 25 January, the European Commission revealed its strategy for blocking the migration flows along the Central Mediterranean Route, especially around Libya. The short-term measurements are intended to significantly reduce crossings before this summer. The measurements include additional support to the Libyan coast guard, strengthening border authorities in North African countries and increasing returns.

News highlights: Arrests in Eritrea, Fortress Europe, RSF Act in Sudan
19 Jan 2017

News highlights: Arrests in Eritrea, Fortress Europe, RSF Act in Sudan

by | posted in: Eritrea, European Politics, Horn of Africa region, Migration, Sudan | 0

In this week’s news highlights, we would like to update you on the latest events concerning recent developments related to the Horn of Africa, outcomes of the debate on migration with the new Maltese presidency in the European parliament and EU’s migration strategy.

Ambassadors of EU member states question COI report on Eritrea: Is the critique legitimate?
12 Jan 2017

Ambassadors of EU member states question COI report on Eritrea: Is the critique legitimate?

by | posted in: Eritrea, European Politics, United Nations | 0

On Friday, the 6 January 2017, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (F.A.Z.) released an article titled “Not everything is that bad in Eritrea, is it?” (orig.: Alles gar nicht so schlimm in Eritrea?) in which European diplomats raise doubts about the credibility of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry (COI) report 2016 concerning the human rights situation in Eritrea.