Horn of Africa Civil Society Forum issues urgent appeal for peace in Ethiopia
11 Nov 2020

Horn of Africa Civil Society Forum issues urgent appeal for peace in Ethiopia

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The Horn of Africa Civil Society Forum, a network of civil society organisations in the East and Horn of Africa region, has issued an appeal for peace in Ethiopia over escalation of conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia. In the letter, the Horn of Africa Civil Society Forum expresses concern that the conflict in Ethiopia will claim the lives of many people and lead to destabilisation of the region. The Forum calls for the cessation of hostilities, peaceful and inclusive dialogue

Trends in Human Trafficking – Issue no. 11 – EEPA News Highlights
9 Nov 2020

Trends in Human Trafficking – Issue no. 11 – EEPA News Highlights

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Dear readers,
The EEPA team is pleased to present the 11th issue of the newsletter on Trends in Human Trafficking between the Greater Horn of Africa and Europe. Please feel free to forward this information to others or invite them to subscribe via this link. If you have information to contribute, do not hesitate to contact us.

Ratio of deaths in the Mediterranean Sea increases as new discussions on migration policies unfold in the EU
6 Nov 2020

Ratio of deaths in the Mediterranean Sea increases as new discussions on migration policies unfold in the EU

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News about shipwrecks, returns or disembarkation of boats carrying migrants and refugees across the Mediterranean Sea is reported at least weekly, but more often daily, in international newspapers. This often includes loss of life, adding up to hundreds of people every year. The constant flow of information can numb one to the sheer frequency and numbers of deaths and missing people at sea. In the wake of the new Migration Pact proposed by the European Commission, experts warn that some EU policies may increase the risk for migrants and refugees.