Possible violation of Principle of Non-refoulement: refugees send back to Libya where war continues
17 Jan 2020

Possible violation of Principle of Non-refoulement: refugees send back to Libya where war continues

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Since April 2019, Libya has been the center of a military conflict between several military groups. The fights between the main opposing groups, the Libyan National Army (LNA) and the Government of National Accord (GNA) severely affect the inhabitants of Libya. The fighting has escalated in the past couple of weeks, since General Khalifa Haftar (LNA) is once more trying to seize control of Tripoli. While this affects the migrants and refugees in the country, the European Union keeps sending them back.

Trends in Human Trafficking – Issue no. 5, December 2019 – EEPA News Highlights
20 Dec 2019

Trends in Human Trafficking – Issue no. 5, December 2019 – EEPA News Highlights

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Dear readers,
The EEPA team is pleased to present you with the December 2019 issue of the newsletter on Trends in Human Trafficking between the Horn of Africa and Europe. Please feel free to forward this information to others or invite them to subscribe via this link. If you have information to contribute, do not hesitate to contact us.

The year of 2019: border control, evacuations from Libya and the search for solidarity
20 Dec 2019

The year of 2019: border control, evacuations from Libya and the search for solidarity

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In this last article of the year, it is time to look back at some of the events of the past year in the context of forced movement along the Central Mediterranean Route. In 2019, approximately 1,246 people died in the Mediterranean Sea, and even more on land, during their journey to safety. It was a year in which the European Union secured and externalised its borders, making it harder for asylum seekers to enter Europe. It was also another year in which migrants and refugees in Libya were facing inhumane conditions that continue to be unaddressed. Responsibility sharing was a main topic of discussion among EU member states. In addition, a new relocation system was put in place, Salvini made his exit as Italian deputy Prime Minister, and the criminalization of rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea did not stop NGOs from saving lives.