Grain prices had risen sharply in the last weeks. The Maghreb and Egypt are largely dependent on imports. In addition, North African agriculture has been suffering from an increasing drought for months. The massive increase in grain prices in 2010/2011 is considered a factor that led to the Arab rebellion and the departure of migrants across the Mediterranean to Europe. In Morocco, Algeria and also in Tunisia, state repression has been increasing for months.
Libyan security forces break up protest sit-in by migrants in Tripoli
By SAMY MAGDY, SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Libyan security forces raided and violently broke up a protest sit-in by migrants outside a shuttered U.N. community center in the capital of Tripoli, activists and migrants said Monday. The troops came
Central Med: 9% of refugees arriving in Italy by NGO sea rescues (10/2020-07/2021)
In the Central Mediterranean, between August 2020 and July 2021, 9% of refugees arriving in Italy were brought to Italy by NGO sea rescues (4.239 persons). Libya intercepted in 2021 (until 8 November) 28.600 persons.
Abandoned in the Sahara. Forced deportations from Libya by land
Refugees are brought from the Mediterranean coast to the southern border via various internment camps and abandoned in the Sahara. In the process, Libyan warlords cooperate along the deportation route.
Ceuta: Mass Push-Back of Minors without Prosecution
In May 2021, the Spanish State made a mass push-back of hundreds of minors from Ceuta to Morocco. After some days, a court stopped this illegal State action.
Tripoli: Website „Refugees in Libya“ starts!
Refugees in Libya. Here are our voices and tears to the world!
Wie funktionieren die italienischen „Humanitären Korridore“?
Das Konzept der italienischen „Humanitären Korridore“ beruht auf der vorstrukturierenden und druckaufbauenden Arbeit von Aktivist*innen vor Ort, in den verschiedenen Ländern.
Libya evacuation refugees: Italian faith-based organizations successful
Evacuation today of 93 refugees to Italy from Libya. Five such flights will be organized over one year.
Tripoli: Fire and threats against protest camp at UNHCR
24Nov- [2021] tents Camped at the UNHCR main office of refugees were burnt to ashes by #FursanJanzour forces.This came after the diplomatic security personnel approached the Yesterday protesters at the @UNHCRLibya headquarters & enhanced their plights with threats if they
Libyen, Lager und Küstenwache: Internationaler Strafgerichtshof muss ermitteln, EU soll Unterstützung stoppen
NGOs und Überlebende reichen Strafanzeige beim IStGH ein und veröffentlichen Bericht.