Tag: Syria ⁄ Open Migration

The 10 best articles on refugees and migration 09/2019

March 5, 2019 - Open Migration

Over 200,000 people marched in the streets in the People First rally, signed by more than 1,200 groups protesting racism and the discriminatory policies by the Italian government.

Syrian refugees in Lebanon still reluctant to go home

November 14, 2018 - Laura Cappon

8,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country since the beginning of the year. The return exodus was brought about by an agreement between Syria and Lebanon, where more than 1 million Syrians live. For President Assad, returning refugees are a political weapon to bolster his international credibility. However, the very presence of the dictator, as well as the lack of homes and jobs and the risk of being incarcerated, still keeps away many who would be otherwise happy to return. Laura Cappon spoke with some of them for us.

A journey among Syrian women being exploited in Jordan’s fields

October 23, 2018 - Daniela Sala

Around 20,000 Syrians work in Jordanian fields for 1 dinar an hour (about 1.20 euros). Their working conditions are often unsustainable and it is easy to get sick, especially for children, like many of these labourers are. Despite the Jordan Compact, only a few Syrian migrants have obtained a work permit, while others constantly risk not being paid. Daniela Sala portrays this reality through the eyes of those who are living it because they do not have any other choice.

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 4/2018

January 30, 2018 - Open Migration

This week we are telling you about the hell in Libya and the human cost of closing the Mediterranean route; the business of border control, migrants taken in at Ripabottoni and abandoned in awful conditions in Rosarno. We also explain what is wrong with Israel’s plan for African migrants, and the Bangladesh plan for the Rohingya refugees.

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 1/2018

January 9, 2018 - Open Migration

Humanitarian crises, past, present and future: is there no end in sight? Meanwhile, in 2018, there are still border deaths and crimes of solidarity. Also: the persecution against the Rohingya, the limits and consequences of the “reconversion” strategies for people smugglers; migrants enslaved in Libya; the ongoing deportations to Afghanistan, amid concerns for safety; the end of the refugee dream in Germany.

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 48/2017

December 5, 2017 - Open Migration

Around the world, millions of people are being forced to migrate for different causes, in different circumstances and several countries, but they all have something in common: the only response to this crisis so far has to build up walls and enforce policies based on containment and deterrence. At what cost? In this week’s web-review, we will cover the price and the consequences of having borders.