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Belarus 'using migrants to blackmail Europe', says Tsikhanouskaya

The opposition leader tells Euronews Greece that migrants are "hostages of the system" as Belarusian authorities use them to put pressure on European borders.

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Euroviews. It's Afghans in need of protection, not the EU's borders | View

"Instead of erecting barbed-wired fences and walls, European politicians should show true leadership and acknowledge that it is the men, women, and children of Afghanistan – not Europe’s external borders – that need protection," writes Danish Refugee Council's Charlotte Slente.

Poland

Fifth migrant dies at Poland-Belarus border as UN calls for protection

Thousands of migrants, mostly from the Middle East, have crossed or attempted to cross the EU border from Belarus in recent months.

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Marseille: a giant puppet alerts on the fate of migrant children

This 3.5 metre-tall puppet created by Handspring Puppet Company is meant to focus attention on the urgent needs of young refugees.

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EU failing Afghan refugees trying to flee Taliban, say rights groups

Human rights and refugee groups have appealed to the European Union to step up its help for people trying to flee Afghanistan.

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Colombia wants EU to recognise its COVID travel pass by end of year

Vice President Marta Lucía Ramírez told Euronews her country is committed to restoring freedom of movement to citizens who are fully vaccinated.

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Puppet depicting young refugee girl continues European journey

Little Amal, a giant puppet depicting a young Syrian refugee child created by Handspring Puppet Company, arrives in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.

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Euroviews. It was harrowing getting our NGO and staff out of Afghanistan | View

"Evacuees ran the gamut of human experience—from a two-month-old baby to a septuagenarian using a wheelchair."

Belarus

Belarusian President wants to suspend migrant deal with EU

Belarusian President Lukashenko has proposed suspending an EU accord to accept refugees that violate their conditions in the bloc.

Czech Republic

'No place for Afghan refugees in Europe,' says Czech PM Babiš

"A better option is a solution that allows people to stay in Afghanistan," he said.

Serbia

Austria and Serbia vow to stop Afghan refugees entering Europe

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that Afghanistan's neighbouring countries should accept refugees instead.

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Euroviews. EU must resettle Afghan refugees to manage migration crisis | View

After a rushed pull-out from Afghanistan, and with future evacuations unlikely to happen, EU countries should prioritise opening up safe and legal ways for Afghans to find protection in Europe. Increasing refugee resettlement would be a true sign of international solidarity.

Denmark

Rare impeachment trial in Denmark involving ex-immigration minister

Denmark's impeachment court is convening for the first time in 26 years.

France

French PM Castex meets Afghan refugees and vows to protect vulnerable

"The Taliban will go and hunt our families, especially those who have a strong link with Western countries," one evacuee told French PM Castex.

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Afghan refugees in India's New Delhi demand rights outside UNHCR

Around 300 Afghan refugees in New Delhi shout slogans demanding human rights and resettlement by UN Agencies.

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'No one asked where we are going': Afghans reach Pakistan border

Once a journey with stops and checks by the previous Afghan authorities, the escapees say, "now there is no one asking us questions."

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Will the Afghanistan crisis spark a refugee influx to Europe?

The question comes as the Taliban completed a rapid takeover of the country.

Turkey

Dozens arrested in Turkey over attacks on Syrian refugees

Police detained 76 people in connection with attacks on homes and businesses owned by Syrians amid heightened tensions in Turkey against refugees.

Austria

Russian convicted for Vienna murder of Chechen blogger

The 43-year-old victim, an ex-policeman and YouTube critic of Ramzan Kadyrov’s regime in Chechnya, was shot in the head on an industrial estate last year.

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Humanitarian ships rescue over 700 migrants from Mediterranean

The ships are awaiting permission to dock at a safe southern European port to disembark their passengers.