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December 1, 2022 Dispatches

New EU Migration Plan, Same Rights Violations

Proposals Strengthen Repressive Regimes and Facilitate Abuses

Men detained in Gasr Garabulli, northwestern Libya.
November 2, 2022 Dispatches

Divisive Rhetoric in UK Emboldens Extremists, Endangers Asylum Seekers

UK Should Treat Asylum Seekers and Refugees with Humanity and Dignity

The gate near the migrant processing center in Dover, England.
October 17, 2022 Letter

Letter from Human Rights Groups to US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas Responding to the Expansion of the Title 42 Expulsions for Venezuelans

October 15, 2022 News Release

Kazakhstan: Don’t Deport Activists to Uzbekistan

Diaspora Karakalpaks Linked to Autonomous Uzbek Region

President Kassymjomar Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistani President Shavkat Mirziyev sign a bilateral agreement in Tashkent on April 15, 2019.
September 13, 2022 Dispatches

Endless Tragedies in the Mediterranean Sea

Europe’s Commitment to Rescue Would Save Lives

Migrants aboard on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea.
August 3, 2022 Dispatches

Dutch Decision Helps Protect EU’s Syrian Asylum Seekers

Move Flies in the Face of Denmark’s Plan to Return Refugees to Syria

A protest sign that reads "#Syria Not Safe"
August 1, 2022 Dispatches

EU’s Drone Is Another Threat to Migrants and Refugees

Frontex Aerial Surveillance Facilitates Return to Abuse in Libya

Map showing routes of boats in the Mediterranean Sea
July 19, 2022 Dispatches

The Hand at the Helm of Frontex

EU Border Agency Needs an Executive Director Committed to Human Rights

A Portuguese vessel in a Frontex operation in Lesbos, Greece, 2016.
July 11, 2022 News Release

US: End Texas Assault on Migrants; Cut Funds

Justice Department Inquiry Should Focus on Dangerous Rhetoric, Actions by Governor, Sheriffs

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July 8, 2022 Dispatches

European Court Slams Greece Over Deadly Migrant Pushback

Inquiry on Pushbacks Is Urgently Needed

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July 6, 2022 Dispatches

Victory for Asylum Seekers in US Supreme Court

Biden Can End Abusive ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program, but Title 42 Expulsions Continue

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July 6, 2022 Dispatches

Poland Finally Lifts State of Emergency at Belarus Border

Polish Authorities Should Halt Summary Pushbacks of Migrants, Allow Access to Asylum Procedures

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June 30, 2022 Impact

Some Important Reforms at the US Border

Amid Rampant Abuses, New Policies Bring Hope of a Fairer Immigration System

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June 29, 2022 Dispatches

50 Migrants Found Dead in Texas Shows Flawed Approach in US

Deadly US Deterrence Policies Share the Blame

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June 29, 2022 News Release

Morocco/Spain: Horrific Migrant Deaths at Melilla Border

Investigate Fully, Preserve Evidence, Ensure Dignified Treatment of the Dead

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