New Book on Human Trafficking in Libya Highlights the Importance of Data Rights for Refugees Trapped in Digital Black Hole
8 Mar 2023

New Book on Human Trafficking in Libya Highlights the Importance of Data Rights for Refugees Trapped in Digital Black Hole

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A newly published book delves into the harrowing realities of human trafficking for ransom in Libya, emphasizing the critical need for data rights for refugees. The book explores the ongoing enslavement of individuals, particularly Eritrean refugees, who are caught in a cycle of exploitation that begins in their home country and continues through perilous journeys to safety.

News Highlights: Over 100 feared dead in Italy shipwreck, Violence in Lascaanood, UN Human Rights Council kicks off
3 Mar 2023

News Highlights: Over 100 feared dead in Italy shipwreck, Violence in Lascaanood, UN Human Rights Council kicks off

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In this week’s News Highlights: UN Human Rights Council to debate on Ethiopia; Political opposition and journalists in prison in Ethiopia; Conference to establish interim government in Tigray; Accusations of war crimes by Eritrea just before CoH agreement; Humanitarian situation in Ethiopia; Situation in Laascaanood, Somalia; Constitutional amendment for elections approved in Libya, but controversial; 22 Syrian detained refugees on hunger strike in Libyan prison; IOM and UNHCR update reports on situation in Libya; Criticism on Tunisian President after racist remarks; Shipwreck off the shores of Italy kills at least 67 people, 7 more die off Libya; EU trade benefits in exchange of migration returns criticised; African leaders condemn EU for unfair trade; HRW accuses EU of neglecting its rescue duties; EU Member states call for stronger border and return policies; EU sanctions on Russia’s Wagner mercenaries partly over Africa violence; and hundreds of Eritrean refugees testify to torture endured in Libya.

News Highlights: EU’s secret externalisation plans, IDPs in Ethiopia lack aid, Boat sinks off Libyan coast
24 Feb 2023

News Highlights: EU’s secret externalisation plans, IDPs in Ethiopia lack aid, Boat sinks off Libyan coast

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In this week’s News Highlights: Process of forming interim Tigray government challenged; New book questions origin of Tigray conflict; Health drain in Tigray; IDPs and refugees in Ethiopia lack aid; Ethiopian Parliament warns of South Sudan armed group; OLA welcomes call for peace, but says it is unspecific; Eritrea continues collecting diaspora tax; Eritrea votes against UN resolution on Russia; Horn of Africa drought to worsen; UNSC meeting on Somalia; al-Shabaab attack in Somalia; Hemedti calls Sudan coup a mistake; AU Summit conclusions; Boat sinks off Libyan coast, killing at least 12; AU and UN express worry about Libya; National courts prosecute human traffickers active in Libya; EU’s secret externalisation plans; Italy signs anti-rescue law; UK plans to process 12,000 asylum seekers without interview; Russia’s increasing influence in Africa; EU increasingly forgetting core values in migration debate, state critics; and UN GA adopts various resolutions.