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Asylum and Migration
Europe must reaffirm its commitment to refugees and migrants
23/06/2011
A hundred and fifty bodies were found in the sea off the Tunisian Kerkennah islands a few weeks ago. These bodies were of people who fled the violent conflict in Libya to seek safety in Europe. Their death added to the toll of refugees and migrants who die trying to reach Europe. More than 1,400 so far this year.
Letter to President van Rompuy on refugee and migrant crisis in North Africa
21/06/2011
Many refugees and migrants have suffered horrendous conditions of detention after being pushed back to or prevented from leaving Libya. We urge the European Union and its leaders to make a clean break and to accept their responsibilities.
Italy: AI Recommendations to Italian Authorities Following Lampedusa Visit
03/05/2011An Amnesty International delegation visited the island of Lampedusa and the “Village of Solidarity” near Mineo, in Catania province, between 29 March and 2 April 2011. Prompted by widespread reports of a humanitarian crisis on Lampedusa, the delegation researched the conditions of thousands of foreign nationals who had recently arrived in Italy from North Africa. On 20 April, Amnesty International wrote to the Italian Prime Minister and Minister of Interior to express concern over its findings, and the collective summary removal of Tunisian nationals from Lampedusa to Tunis from 7 April onwards.
Letter to Hungarian Presidency JHA Council 110411
07/04/2011The anticipated discussions on migration and border issues arising from the situation in the southern neighbourhood region‛ at the next Justice and Home Affairs Council present a further opportunity for the EU to commit itself to tangible measures to deal with the current mass displacement resulting from recent unrest in North Africa and the continuing armed conflict in Libya.
Southern Mediterranean human rights and migration letter 070311
08/03/2011The Extraordinary European Council on 11 March, and the following Gymnich on 12-13 March, present a significant, timely opportunity for the EU to fundamentally reassess its flawed overall policy towards the Southern Mediterranean, and to provide its specific response to the unfolding human rights and humanitarian emergency in and around Libya.
JHA Council, 24-25 February 2011: Migration challenges
22/02/2011Ahead of the next Justice & Home Affairs Council’s anticipated discussions on the migration challenges following recent unrest in Tunisia and other North African countries, we are submitting a series of recommendations on how the EU and member states should respond.
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Music album for International Roma Day
06/04/2012
To coincide with International Roma Day, Amnesty International proudly presents its Roma music album. Music is a vital ...
PEOPLE UNDER THREAT: Fatima Hussein Badi, Death Penalty, Yemen
26/03/2012
Around the world people are suffering the consequences of having their human rights violated. Amnesty International calls on the Danish presidency to ensure the EU’s active engagement in these cases.
Recommendations to the Danish EU Presidency
04/01/2012
We present specific recommendations on human rights policy for the Danish presidency to deliver during its six-month term as President of the Council of the European Union (January-July 2012).