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3 May 2018

News Highlights: IS Attacks Libya, UN and NGOs report on Eritrea, EU’s new budget could strengthen rule of law

by Ioanna Karagianni | posted in: Africa, EEPA news and activities, Eritrea, Ethiopia, European Commission, European Union, Horn of Africa region, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, Weekly news highlights | 0

In this week’s news highlights: Human Rights Watch and Human Rights Concern Eritrea report on Eritrea; US Congressman calls for cooperation with Eritrea; UN calls on Eritrea to respect media freedom; South Sudan continues to be supported by Egypt, el-Sisi assures; Humanitarian staff in Somalia dead and injured; Ethiopian and Eritrean ex-officials debate blame for border issues; Deaths and injuries after IS attack in Libya; Mogherini reassures EU’s willingness to support Somalia; EU’s new budget to strengthen rule of law.

24 Apr 2018

Country report on Eritrea claims Eritrean refugees are treated better on return

by Naomi Stocker | posted in: Africa, Asylum Seekers, Eritrea, European Politics, Horn of Africa region, Migration, Netherlands, The Netherlands, United Nations | 0

In an episode of Dutch investigative radio programme Argos, the matter of controversial country reports, which are used in asylum decisions, was raised. Anonymous sources, such as those used in reports on Afghanistan and Eritrea, have a large impact on the content of the important reports, determining (possible) return of asylum seekers. In 2017, The Netherlands made a country report on Eritrea, which received criticism for its tone, which was more positive than the 2016 report. Prof. Mirjam van Reisen explains this criticism on the Dutch radio programme Argos on NPO radio 1.

12 Apr 2018

News Highlights: UN report on Libyan atrocities, Somalia and UAE tension, EP report condemns Hungary

by Ioanna Karagianni | posted in: Africa, Asylum Seekers, EEPA news and activities, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Horn of Africa region, Somalia, Sudan | 0

In this week’s news highlights: Israel’s government given until 15 April to show Uganda deal; UN report on detention and torture in Libya;Seizure of money in Somalia creates political upsurge; Darfur rebel group asks for humanitarian help; Sudanese President reported to have ordered release of detainees; Hearing on Eritrea’s refugees taking place in Washington; Ethiopian President asks for unity; and a European Parliament draft report calls for the Council to take strong action against Hungary over migration.