Tag: Refugees
France accused of “systematic violations” of rights on its border with Italy
A well-documented investigation published this Thursday, April 25 by the Defender of Rights highlights “ systematic violations » by the French authorities of the rights of migrants wishing to enter…
College Woerden raided by demand for emergency accommodation for 200 asylum seekers
The building was vacant for years and was going to be demolished for housing. Last year it was decided not to demolish the building, but to renovate it. Ukrainian refugees…
COA wants emergency shelter in Woerden for 200 asylum seekers, asks ‘robbery’ college
The building was vacant for years and was going to be demolished for housing. Last year it was decided not to demolish the building, but to renovate it. Ukrainian refugees…
Refugees play football against each other in Utrecht sports hall: ‘Intense enjoyment’
Today, Sports Hall De Dreef in Overvecht in Utrecht is the scene of a tournament between residents of various reception locations. Refugees from AZC Pahud in Overvecht play a home…
In Houten, the proponents and opponents of an asylum seekers’ center are diametrically opposed to each other: ‘Just let them come’
A boy walking past the meadow where the shelter is to be located shrugs his shoulders about the Houten Hub. “I’ve heard of it, but I don’t care,” he says.…
The European Parliament adopts the Asylum and Migration Pact after tough negotiations, until the final gong
Tightening of migration controls upon arrival in Europe, extensive collaboration between EU countries, these are the two major axes of the EU Asylum and Migration Pact. It was adopted yesterday…
Residents of Houten are threatening legal action after the mayor’s statements regarding refugee shelters
Mayor Isabella has acted biased and careless in the plans surrounding the refugee shelter, the residents say. “We do not trust transparent treatment,” says resident Anita van Scheppingen. The municipality…
in Jordan, Syrian refugees from Azraq celebrate Eid el-Fitr
After almost a month of fasting for Ramadan, this Wednesday, April 10, is marked by Eid el-Fitr. If traditionally on this holiday, not all Jordanians work today to stay with…
Residents of Houten are threatening legal action after the mayor’s statements regarding refugee shelters
Mayor Isabella has acted biased and careless in the plans surrounding the refugee shelter, the residents say. The municipality wants to house 175 asylum seekers in the so-called ‘Houten Hub’,…
Tensions between Syrian refugees and Christians in Lebanon after the assassination of a local official
Syrian refugees have been victims of violence in recent hours in Lebanon after the kidnapping and assassination attributed to a “ gang of Syrian thieves » from a local official…