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21.01.2026, The Week
For decades, the Kingdom of Morocco was viewed almost exclusively as a ‘transit country’ for migrants from the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. However, the European Union’s (EU) tightening of its borders created new pressures for both sides. Today, Morocco continues to play a key role not only as a destination country but also as a strategic partner of the EU. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europa, Marocco
21.01.2026, The Arab Weekly
Humanitarian aid for Sudanese refugees in Libya is under severe threat as funding shortfalls leave even the most basic assistance at risk of disappearing, highlighting the growing vulnerability of displaced populations in the region.The shortfall is partly a result of US foreign aid cuts under President Donald Trump, who returned to office in January 2024 and reduced billions of dollars in international assistance. Other donors, including the European Union, UN agencies and individual countries, have also re-prioritised their funding globally. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Libya, Sudan
21.01.2026, Deutschlandfunk
Human traffickers have imprisoned and tortured thousands of migrants in Libya in order to extort ransom money from their relatives. For the first time, a suspected perpetrator is standing trial. But other human traffickers continue to profit from torture. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Libya, Nordafrika
21.01.2026, Frankfurter Rundschau
Under the pretext of human trafficking, refugees are deliberately criminalized. Often, simply distributing water bottles is enough to get arrested. In trials that often last only a few minutes, those affected receive life sentences. About a year ago, Medico founded the “Fund for Freedom of Movement” together with the association De:criminalize, equipped with start-up capital of €100,000. The goal: to counteract the criminalization and disenfranchisement of refugees. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Europa, Griechenland / Türkei, Marocco
19.01.2026, https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/01/17/minneapolis-emerges-as-new-epicenter-of-resistance-to-trump-ice-wasn-t-expecting-that_6749527_4.html
Following the death of Renee Good on 7 January, the city of Minneapolis has seen a rise in residents' discontent with the deployment of 2,000 federal immigration officers. Specifically, the organisation of events, protests, tracking of officers and the use of whistles to indicate resistance. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Amerika
18.01.2026, Süddeutsche Zeitung/ dpa
There is a large Syrian exile community living in Germany. So far, only a few Syrians from Germany have decided to return to their old homeland. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland
18.01.2026, Süddeutsche Zeitung
Saxony's Interior Minister wants to use coercive detention against foreigners who are required to leave the country. The Green Party criticises this, saying that this is the language and thinking of the right wing, not of a democratic constitutional state. read more
18.01.2026, Human Rights Watch
After seven years, the abusive prosecution of humanitarian workers in Lesbos ended with an acquittal. In August 2018, police on Lesbos arrested Sara Mardini and Séan Binder, who spent more than 100 days in pre-trial detention. Two Greek nationals were also arrested. The public prosecutor's office ultimately charged 24 people with aiding and abetting illegal migration and other criminal offenses. On January 15, 2026, a court in Lesbos acquitted all defendants of the charges brought by the public prosecutor's office. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei
17.01.2026, Deutsche Welle
After seven years of legal proceedings, the 24 refugee aid workers in the Mardini trial were acquitted by a court on Lesbos. The defendants and observers are celebrating the verdict as a ‘victory for humanity’. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German
16.01.2026, nd
Proceedings against 24 sea rescuers in Greece concluded. read more
Frontex records lowest figure since 2021. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Europäische Union
16.01.2026, taz
In this final episode of Geschafft, Nazenin Wali and Franziska Schindler discuss what progressive migration policy could look like. read more
16.01.2026, The Guardian
Officers with riot shields, dogs and teargas called in to quell action at Harmondsworth and Brook House facilities read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Großbritannien
16.01.2026, SZ (dpa)
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster is known for speaking his mind. His latest proposal is likely to spark debate. read more
15.01.2026, rnd
The civil war in Sudan continues unabated. Millions are fleeing. Now the world's largest emergency aid agency is running out of supplies. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Sudan
15.01.2026, bpb
Ukrainian war refugees will in future receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act. But what exactly is the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act? An overview. read more
15.01.2026, InfoMigrants
Mass protests have broken out in Iran. In the wake of an internet blackout that has hampered the flow of information, state security forces are reported to have killed and or jailed hundreds of demonstrators. Rights groups in Germany are calling for a nationwide moratorium on deportations to the country. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English
15.01.2026, taz
According to the EU coast guard Frontex, fewer and fewer refugees are crossing the borders. The numbers are not declining on all routes. read more
14.01.2026, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/14/france-announces-ban-on-10-british-anti-migrant-activists-raise-the-colours
Last week, France's interior minister announced the ban of ten British nationals known for their anti-migrant activism in France. In September, French authorities opened an investigation into the same group, 'Raise the Colours', for aggravated assault in a coastal area near Dunkirk. read more
Region(s): Frankreich, Großbritannien
14.01.2026, nd
The German government's migration policy is seeking to attract Indian workers, but at the same time wants to deport thousands of asylum seekers. read more
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