Why are Human Rights Bodies Failing to Act in Ethiopia? Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, criticizes the lack of action by human rights bodies in response to ongoing atrocities in Ethiopia. Millions of Ethiopians facing denial of justice due to conflict. No progress in holding individuals accountable in the … Read more
EU-Funded Refugee Camp on Samos Raises Concerns In a remote area on the Greek island of Samos lies the “Closed Controlled Access Centre,” an EU-funded refugee camp hosting people seeking asylum in Greece mainly from the Middle East and Africa. Since 2020, the European Commission has supported Greece in setting up these centers to replace … Read more
Refugees and Migrants Facing Violence and Exploitation What challenges are refugees and migrants facing? Extreme forms of violence Human rights violations Exploitation at sea and on land routes Where are these challenges occurring? Across the African continent, moving towards the Mediterranean coastline. Summary: Refugees and migrants are encountering severe challenges such as violence, human rights … Read more