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31.08.2026, Aljazeera

Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest

Thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents. read more

Language(s): Englisch / English
Region(s): Nordafrika, Spanien

31.08.2026, Tagesschau

Refugee Shelters: Did an Employee Sexually Assault Female Asylum Seekers?

Are female asylum seekers safe in refugee shelters in Baden-Württemberg? An investigation into sexual assault involving a staff member is underway—and these are not the first allegations of this kind. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Deutschland

31.08.2026, Flüchtlingsrat Niedersachsen

Commemoration of the Victims of Deportations and Deportation Detention on August 30, 2026, at Hannover-Langenhagen Airport

August 30 is the nationwide day of remembrance and action against deportations and detention pending deportation. This year, the Hanover Network Against Deportation is once again organizing a rally and demonstration at Hanover-Langenhagen Airport and at the deportation detention center there, under the slogan “Stop the brutal migration and deportation policies.” The Lower Saxony Refugee Council expressly supports this commemorative event and calls on everyone to participate. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Deutschland, Weltweit

31.08.2026, SWR

Church Asylum in Stuttgart: Living in Fear of Deportation

A young Yazidi man is living in the basement of a parish hall. He faces deportation, but the church is granting him asylum. And it speaks of a last resort when “injustice occurs.” read more


Region(s): Deutschland, Naher Osten

31.08.2026, Die Zeit

North Rhine-Westphalia Chartered 15 Planes for Deportations

Since 2025, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia has chartered planes a total of 15 times to deport a total of 130 refugees. The Ministry for Refugees in Düsseldorf provided this information in response to a dpa inquiry. The first deportation flight of this kind caused a stir a year and a half ago. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Deutschland

30.08.2026, MiGAZIN

AfD Calls for a Dedicated Police Unit for Deportations

A dedicated police force for deportations, plus special departure facilities: The AfD has concrete ideas about taking a hard line. When it comes to staffing, costs, and authority, however, the details remain surprisingly vague. The controversial U.S. agency ICE provides plenty of examples to illustrate this. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Deutschland

30.08.2026, MiGAZIN

Rwanda Confirms Talks with the EU on Deportation Centers

Germany and other EU countries are considering setting up centers for rejected asylum seekers in Rwanda. Human rights activists are warning against mass deportations. Opposition figures in the country have also criticized the plan and the shift of responsibility for migration policy to Africa. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Afrika

29.08.2026, Euronews

Solidarity Armada sails to Ceuta with 50 boats in support amid migration crisis

The initiative gathers around 120 people from Spanish ports to support the city after late-July migration pressures. After days of clashes, no further mobilisation is expected in the autonomous city this weekend. read more

Language(s): Englisch / English
Region(s): Nordafrika, Spanien

27.08.2026, Frankfurter Rundschau

“Deportations at any cost” at Frontex—and soon all over the world?

Frontex is set to undergo a massive expansion in the future, with more funding and more staff. As part of an upcoming reform of the agency in September 2026, Frontex could be granted the authority to deport refugees to so-called “return hubs” located in third countries. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Europa

27.08.2026, MiGAZIN

Mauritania intercepts 161 migrants as Atlantic route departures continue

Authorities in Mauritania say they intercepted a boat carrying 161 migrants bound for Europe after it set off from The Gambia. Close to 1,000 people have now been rescued along the West African coast since last week. read more

Language(s): Englisch / English
Region(s): Afrika

27.08.2026, MiGAZIN

Between German classes and fears of the Taliban authorities

Rudabeh is learning German, looking for work, and planning her future in Germany. At the same time, an embassy influenced by the Taliban is deciding on her family’s passport. Meanwhile, concerns about deportations are growing. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Naher Osten

27.08.2026, SWR

Detention Center for Deportation: State Continues Search for Location at Stuttgart Airport

Just under 26,000 people are currently subject to a mandatory departure order in the state. A new deportation detention center is to be built in Stuttgart. There is no sign of it being completed. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Deutschland

27.08.2026, ProAsyl

Saxony-Anhalt: A “testing ground” for the disenfranchisement of refugees looms

Following the state election on September 6, a party classified by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution as definitively far-right could lead a state government for the first time. Should it implement its plans regarding asylum and migration policy, there is a risk of a massive attack on the rights of refugees and migrants—with consequences extending far beyond Saxony-Anhalt. read more

Language(s): Englisch / English
Region(s): Deutschland

27.08.2026, aljazeera

Spain requests emergency funding from the EU over Ceuta migrants

European Commission says it is ‘assessing’ Spain’s request after some 70,000 migrants surged into North African enclave. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Nordafrika

26.08.2026, Infomigrant

Over 300 migrants rescued off southern Crete

More than 300 people were rescued off Crete over the past two days after setting off from eastern Libya, highlighting a continued shift toward the longer and riskier southern Mediterranean route as arrivals in Greece top 22,000 this year. read more

Language(s): Englisch / English
Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei, Nordafrika

26.08.2026, Thenewarab

Six bodies of migrants recovered in southeast Libya, security directorate says

At least six migrants were found dead in Libya’s desert after their vehicle broke down, while 19 others were rescued, security authorities said. read more

Language(s): Englisch / English
Region(s): Libya

26.08.2026, taz

“There is a strong sense of determination within the community.”

On Wednesday, 120 businesses in the capital of Saxony-Anhalt will close their doors. Saaeid Saaeid from the Refugee Council explains why and how. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Deutschland

26.08.2026, Die Zeit

Spain Plans to Speed Up the Deportation of Migrants from Ceuta

A coordination office is intended to speed up the deportation of migrants who are not eligible for protection in Ceuta. The government assures that it will comply with applicable law. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German

25.08.2026, Die Zeit

Required to Leave the Country: In Addition to Criminals, Now All Syrians Seeking Protection?

Asylum applications rejected, protection status revoked: The federal government is tightening its policies toward Syrians. Here are the practical consequences. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Mittlerer Osten

25.08.2026, Die Zeit

Another mass deportation from Germany to Afghanistan

The Federal Police has once again deported Afghans to Kabul. The group reportedly consists of 23 men. Afghanistan is currently in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. read more

Language(s): Deutsch / German
Region(s): Mittlerer Osten

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