Tag: Lesbo ⁄ Open Migration

Situation on Greek Islands Showcases the EU’s Failure on Migration

September 24, 2019 - Marianna Karakoulaki

In August alone, 102 boats landed on the island of Lesbos and more than 2,800 people were assisted. Thousands more people were received in the Moria camp, already collapsing - it is hosting more than 10,000 people compared to the 3,000 places - which put the already critical conditions of migrants to the test even more severely. The health crisis, the new Greek plan for immigration and the harmful effects of the agreement between the EU and Turkey: Marianna Karakoulaki tells us about the situation on the island.

Moria: A mental health crisis at Europe’s shores

November 29, 2018 - Marianna Karakoulaki

Thousands of people live in tents, which are separated according to the ethnicity of each group. That is the reality of Moria, a centre for migrants on the island of Lesvos that is notorious for its terrible living conditions for the health problems of the people it hosts. Among the individuals assisted by the International Rescue Committee, 64% suffer from depression, 60% have suicidal thoughts and 29% have tried to kill themselves. Marianna Karakoulaki describes their dreams, hopes and the reality that they are forced to live in.

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 15/2018

April 24, 2018 - Open Migration

The Mediterranean is still a controversial place: new rescue operations have been successfully carried out by SeaWatch, SOS Méditerranée and EUNAVFORMED, the Pro Activa ship Open Arms has been released, while an appeal ruling in Italy confirmed that Jugend Rettet's ship Iuventa remains impounded (despite new evidence that might help clear the German NGO of all charges). Last Thursday, a European initiative called for a ban on the criminalisation of solidarity. Meanwhile, a new Refugees International report details the abuse on migrants detained in Libya, while Austria is threatening to seize refugees' mobile phones and demand cash. The UK has been hit by the scandal of the "Windrush generation", while people in France took to the streets for jobs and for migrants.

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 49/2017

December 12, 2017 - Open Migration

The hell of Libya and the one on Lesbos. The horrors of border deaths and deportations. These tragedies are unfolding right before our eyes, but we are choosing to ignore them. A reflection on the lessons we should learn, and a video to debunk all the myths and false stereotypes on refugees.

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 36/2017

September 12, 2017 - Open Migration

New shocking reports from the detention centres in Libya; Donald Trump has revoked protections for children of undocumented immigrants; in the UK, the Guardian has obtained the full text of a Home Office draft document on post-Brexit plans for immigration; 270,000 Rohingya are now fleeing Myanmar.

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 28/2016

July 19, 2016 - Open Migration

The reception emergency in Italy and Greece. The problem of considering Turkey a safe third country (especially after the failed coup). How the world wealthiest countries are turning their backs on the refugee crisis.

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 26/2016

July 4, 2016 - Open Migration

It is an hard life for refugees in Europe: living in a limbo in Moria or in Calais (where things are even worse in the post Brexit) or being exploited as slaves in Mineo. Europe's deplorable strategy of borders externalization, Canada as a model for welcoming refugees, Obama's hypocrite policies towards asylum seekers.