Europe

Germany has paused Afghan refugee transfers from Pakistan for two weeks until its new coalition government takes office, affecting thousands awaiting relocation, Khaama Press reported. The decision, announced on Wednesday, follows public protests over migration policies after violent attacks linked…

Academics at the University of Oxford drank from a chalice made from a human skull until 2015, The Guardian reported based on the forthcoming book Every Monument Will Fall. In his book tracing the violent colonial history of looted human…

Berlin has recorded a sharp rise in attacks on asylum seekers and refugee shelters, reflecting broader concerns over escalating far-right violence and stricter migration policies in Germany, the Guardian reported. Official figures requested by Green Party lawmakers show 77 assaults…

Sweden has committed USD 12.7 million in humanitarian aid to support over one million Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Scand Asia reported. The funding will be distributed through eight humanitarian organizations, including UNHCR, WFP, Norwegian…

Italy’s far-right League party is under investigation following a complaint filed by opposition parties accusing it of spreading “racist, Islamophobic, and xenophobic” AI-generated images on social media, Arab News reported. The complaint, submitted to Italy’s communications watchdog Agcom, alleges the…

The European Union has identified seven countries—Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia—as “safe countries” to expedite the return process for migrants, Khaama Press reported. Announced on April 16 by the European Commission, this move aims to speed up…

The European Union is stepping up initiatives to address the increasing wave of anti-Muslim hatred, with a focus on stronger policies to prevent incitement, Iqna reported citing Marion Lalisse, the European Commission’s coordinator on combating anti-Muslim hatred. At a conference…

The European Union has announced simplified compliance requirements for its anti-deforestation law, set to take effect in December, Reuters reported. The legislation bans imports of products such as soy, beef, cocoa, and palm oil that contribute to deforestation. In response…

Amnesty International’s damning 33-page report reveals Belgium’s deliberate denial of shelter, healthcare, and dignity to thousands of asylum seekers, violating international law, ETIAS.com reported. Over 12,000 court rulings since 2021 have condemned the government for ignoring housing obligations—primarily affecting racialized…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Frontex, the EU’s border agency, to deploy aerial surveillance to prevent migrant deaths in the Mediterranean, where over 31,700 people have died or gone missing in the past decade, Arab News reported. The…