asylum + refugees
The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has transformed the European landscape of migration, making Ukrainians the largest group of arriving asylum seekers. This group stands out not only for its demographics – comprising predominantly of women, the elderly, and children – but also for its unprecedented transborder mobility. In light of
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In 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marked the return of war to Europe. The ongoing impact of COVID-19, global economic inequality, gender and racial disparities, recurring humanitarian crises in countries such as Syria and Afghanistan, and frequent extreme weather events have exacerbated the situation. These factors have all led to ...
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Through its Annual Risk Analysis Reports, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, also known as Frontex, disseminates a particular ideological view of migration and border control. This view seems to be based on a need to create a racialized, gendered, and illegitimate “other” to justify the border control services,
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Over 23 migrants or more fleeing war zones in sub-Saharan Africa were crushed to death in the Spanish enclave of Melilla by the security forces, who should have protected them – accusations the Spanish government denies. How are we to interpret the responsibility of Spain, as well as the EU
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Qatar is basking in the global spotlight as the host of the 2022 World Cup. Less prominently, it is the latest country to introduce an asylum law. Qatar’s new-found status as a global host, of football and of asylum seekers, serves to showcase the country, and boost its global reputation. ...
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