Brochure: Disappearance along the migration routes

This brochure is the result of a panel discussion organized by borderline-europe and the Bildungswerk Berlin of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, in which experts from Libya, Sudan, and Niger highlighted the tragic impacts of European migration policies and the phenomenon of missing migrants. The panelists shared firsthand accounts of the devastating consequences of the externalization of migration management, where migrants risk their lives in perilous journeys, often disappearing along the way. Through their testimonies, they shed light on the social, political, and economic factors that drive people to migrate and the harsh realities they face when seeking safety. The discussion also emphasized the urgent need for accountability in migration policies and a more humane approach to migration that respects the rights and dignity of all people, regardless of their origin. This brochure captures these critical perspectives and calls for a reevaluation of Europe's migration strategies to address the invisible human toll of restrictive border regimes.

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Sudan: Documentation of enforced disappearances

Enforced disappearance is a particularly insidious form of political repression. Political opponents are silenced and their entire social circle is intimidated. Together with the Africa Centre for Justice and Peace Studies, we document human rights violations involving cases of disappeared activists and migrants.

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Central Mediterranean Info

borderline-europe started in March 2019 to put together information about the situation in the Central Mediterranean Sea for internal research reasons. ISome of the data are published here and on our social media channels.

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Criminalization of Migration & Solidarity in Italy

The collective attempt of shutting down borders of the EU takes place by numerous means of deterrence to prevent people from seeking safety in Europe. The criminalisation of people on the move is part of it.A project in cooperation with UNITED4RESCUE

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The debate on migration is becoming increasingly polarised and politically instrumentalised. In a new series, borderline-europe is questioning widespread myths such as the supposed overburdening of the economy or the alleged increase in crime caused by migrants.

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The New Asylum Law in Egypt

Refugees perceived as security threats at border crossings are often detained without legal process. The new asylum law in Egypt and current border management measures intensify these risks, leading to a systematic disregard for the rights of refugees.

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Brochure: Disappearance along the migration routes

This brochure is the result of a panel discussion organized by borderline-europe and the Bildungswerk Berlin of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, in which experts from Libya, Sudan, and Niger highlighted the tragic impacts of European migration policies and the phenomenon of missing migrants.

read more