The Mixed Legacy of the EU-Turkey Migration Deal
The “EU-Turkey deal” was signed in March 2016, amid a sharp increase in the number of people arriving in the European Union in search of safety and protection. Officially called….
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The Middle East at War: How the Iran Conflict Affects Migration
The US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on the 28th of February, targeting missile infrastructure, military, and the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has since been confirmed….
Germany’s Plan to Deport Syrian Refugees Echoes 1980s Effort to Repatriate Turkish Guest Workers
Written by Michelle Lynn Kahn, University of Richmond For 14 years while Syria’s brutal civil war raged, Germany provided a safe haven for those fleeing the violence. Now, a year….
Greece Introduces Prison Sentence for Overstaying Rejected Asylum Seekers
As numbers continue to surge in the Mediterranean, Greece introduces harsh legislation to oust rejected asylum seekers and deter potential arrivals. Rejected asylum seekers will be given a 14-day grace….
‘One-In-One-Out’ Deal: The Answer to Problems in the Channel?
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have announced the new UK-France Migrant Deal to tackle illegal migration across the Channel. Dubbed the ‘One-In-One-Out Deal,’ the….