Serbia: Court confirms illegal pushbacks into the EU
Serbia's constitutional court has confirmed that the country has deported asylum-seekers to neighboring EU member state Bulgaria in contravention of international law.
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Western Sahara: A migrant smuggling hotspot
The Western Sahara is known for its beaches and resorts; but amid a global pandemic, locals have been forced to seek opportunities elsewhere, aiding people smugglers in moving migrants across the Atlantic to the Canary Islands. But this...
France: Snow blankets migrant tent camps in Calais and Dunkirk
French authorities are continuing regular clearances of migrant tent camps in Calais and Dunkirk, despite snow and freezing conditions. A volunteer from the charity Care4Calais told InfoMigrants that pressure by the French police unit,...
'I don't like to see my mother crying': Migrant families beg for shelter in Paris
Every evening, migrant families make their way to Porte d’Aubervilliers, one of the many entry points into Paris, which has become a meeting point for homeless migrants, in the hope they will be given a bed for the night. Each has a different...
'I'm certain that people have died here' – German doctor talks about his experience treating migrants in Bosnia
Aid workers are increasingly alarmed about the worsening situation of the some 1,500 migrants stuck in northwest Bosnia, hundreds of whom are staying in abandoned buildings and makeshift forest settlements with little access to aid. InfoMigrants...
No hope for migrant children playing the 'Game' in Bosnia
Instead of going to classes and learning lessons for life, migrant children on the move are often stuck simply trying to survive. In Bosnia, some have to help their parents scheme their escape into the EU instead of enjoying their childhood....
'Each boat is in danger' – the rescue of migrants trying to reach the Canary Islands
In a year that saw over 20,000 migrants arrive on the Canary Islands, Spain's maritime rescue service Salvamento Marítimo saved more than 650 migrant boats. InfoMigrants spoke with the agency about its strategy for responding to distress...
Paris: Motorcycle patrols reach out to isolated migrants
Since the beginning of December, the Migrant Solidarity Wilson group has been distributing meals to homeless migrants in Paris. Every Tuesday, outreach workers venture out on motorcycles to reach those who are becoming increasingly isolated...
Stowaways: 'The man who fell from the sky' - and the one who survived
In 2015, it was reported that a man fell from a plane into the streets of West London. The man, Carlito Vale, died as he hit the ground. But with him was another man, who survived. Documentary filmmaker Rich Bentley has made it "his mission"...
Malta: Mistreatment claims, ongoing pressure despite a drop in migrant arrivals
In the past year, the number of migrants arriving in Malta has dropped. While that may have eased pressure on the EU 'frontier' state, few are feeling relief. Migrants are being detained for more than a year in "miserable conditions",...
Tourism pushes migrants in Lisbon to the periphery
Migrants in Portugal, especially undocumented ones, are among those affected by a boom in tourism and gentrification. A Portuguese photographer has been documenting their plight in Lisbon as they are forced to move to abandoned buildings...
A refugee's graphic journey to a better world
"Temple of Refuge" illustrates Iraqi-Kurdish migrant Sartep Namiq's journey to Berlin. It was commissioned with the help of a unique organization.
