Great Zimbabwe University launches book publications on human trafficking and mobility in Africa
5 Feb 2020

Great Zimbabwe University launches book publications on human trafficking and mobility in Africa

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On Thursday 30 January 2020, two new books on migration were presented at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) by its representatives, including Pro-Vice Chancellor Adrew Chindanya, the Deans of faculties, together with Prof. Mirjam Van Reisen, Professor of International Relations, Innovation and Care at Tilburg University. The two books are part of a book series Connected and Mobile: Migration and Human Trafficking in Africa. The launch at the GZU came as a sequel to the book presentations which took place in Ethiopia and Uganda in November 2019.

Trends in Human Trafficking – Issue no. 6, January 2020 – EEPA News Highlights
30 Jan 2020

Trends in Human Trafficking – Issue no. 6, January 2020 – EEPA News Highlights

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News highlights: Ceasefire in Libya, Arms companies allegedly influence migration policies, European Parliament threatens to withhold budget over Eritrea project
24 Jan 2020

News highlights: Ceasefire in Libya, Arms companies allegedly influence migration policies, European Parliament threatens to withhold budget over Eritrea project

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In this week’s news highlights: World leaders back ceasefire in Libya; EU to change Operation Sophia; Refugees and migrants drafted to fight in Libya; Young Eritrean boy dies in Libyan detention center; Lack of asylum law in Tunisia puts asylum seekers in vulnerable position; UN ruling states that climate refugees should not be sent back; EU criticised for its asylum ploicy; EU Arms industries influence migration policies; Demonstation of Eritrean refugees in Slovenia; New EU migration policy might be on its way; Unrest at the Sudan-Eritrea-Ethiopia border; Sexual abuse worsened for Eritrean women in conscription after the independece war; Large share of the population has left Eritrea; And books show new perspective on migration and human trafficking.