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Monthly Archives: September 2013
13 Migrant Bodies Washed Ashore on Sicilian Beach
“Migrants killed in Sicilian tourist beach,” from Euronews: Tourists sunbathing on Sicily’s southern beaches got a nasty reminder on Monday that their suntrap is a deathtrap for many migrants seeking a better life in Europe. The bodies of 13 migrants … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Bashar al-Assad, Europe, European Union, Fortress Europe, Frontex, Human rights, Immigration, Italy, Lampedusa, Migrants, Migration, Refugees, Sicily, Syria
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More than 500 Migrants Landed off Italian Coast
“Hundreds of migrants rescued off Italy coast,” from the Sun Daily: More than 500 boat people have been rescued or landed off the southern coast of Italy since Friday afternoon, officials said. The Italian coastguard scrambled overnight to rescue passengers … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Bashar al-Assad, Catania, Europe, European Union, Fortress Europe, Frontex, Human rights, Immigration, Italy, Lampedusa, Migrants, Migration, Refugees, Sicily, Syria
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Libya Facing Illegal Immigration Burdens
“Illegal immigration burdens Libya,” by Fathia al-Majbari for Magharebia: For illegal migrants, Libya’s 2,500km-long southern frontier is wide open. On any given day, some 600 cross over, Libya Herald quoted a military commander in the Tebou-controlled Murzuq region as saying … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Arab Spring, Asylum, Benghazi, Eriteria, Europe, Fortress Europe, Human rights, Italy, Libya, Mali, Migrants, Migration, Murzuq, Niger, Refugees, Sebha, Somalia, Tripoli
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Malmström Warns EU States About ‘Pushback’ Policy
“Malmström warns EU states of illegality migrants’ pushbacks,” from Malta Today: The European Union’s home affairs commissioner Cecilia Malmström yesterday sent a stark warning to member states that the pushbacks of asylum seekers were “illegal” and that countries like Malta … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Arab Spring, Cecilia Malmström, Discrimination, Europe, European Union, Fortress Europe, Human rights, Malta, Middle East, Migrants, Migration, North Africa, Pushback, Refugees
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Many Obstacles for Syrian Refugees in Europe
“No welcome mat for Syrians in Europe,” from IRIN: The human exodus from Syria started with a trickle in the latter half of 2011 that became a steady stream in 2012, and turned into a flood in 2013. The UN … Continue reading
The Human Tsunami 