borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 28/05/2026In #Lebanon, numerous local grassroots organizations are keeping each other going, with every community providing aid across the lines of origin, faith, and identity. 131
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Yesterday, ICC heard the case against Khaled al #Hishri — a historic step toward #justice for crimes committed in Libya’s #detentionsystem. The #EU remains complicit by funding and supporting the so-called Libyan Coast Guard, which returns people to abuse and torture. @refugeesinlibya.bsky.social 076
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 15/05/2026What happened in the #CentralMediterranean in April? ▶️2,283 people arrived in Italy by sea. ▶️131 people died, 153 are missing, and the fate of 43 more remains unknown. ▶️At least 2,017 push- and pullbacks were documented at sea. ▶️Civilian search and rescue vessels saved 427 people in April. 021
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Mohammad is a Syrian who fled his country in 2014 to avoid being conscripted into the army. 101
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 06/05/2026 RR[X] presented a report to the European Parliament exposing a cross- border logistical chain of abuse between #Tunisia and #Libya. 145
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 04/05/2026 In #Lebanon, displacement, destroyed infrastructure, and #criminalized escape routes intersect with Europe’s border regime that leaves people stranded in “death zones” instead of offering #safepassage. 110
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 17/04/2026The war in #Sudan goes into the fourth year — a stolen revolution, a deepening humanitarian crisis, and unimaginable suffering that too often goes unseen. 121
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 14/04/2026#Sudan is currently facing the world's largest displacement crisis. Nearly 14 million people have been forced to flee their homes since 15 April 2023. 134
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 11/04/2026What happened in the Central Mediterranean in March? ➡️95 people died, 28 are missing, and the fate of 100 more remains unknown. ➡️Several shipwrecks off Tunisia, Lampedusa, and Libya once again exposed the deadly reality of this route. ➡️Civilian search and rescue vessels saved 623 people in March. 003
Reposted by borderline-europeBorder Violence Monitoring Network @borderviolence.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Big thank you to @ihaverights.bsky.social #collective_aid @mobileinfoteam.bsky.social #blindspots_ev #rigardu_ev #VoiceInBulgaria #MissionWings #WeAreMonitoring @legalcentrelesvos.bsky.social #InfoPark @humanrightsobs.bsky.social #GlocalRoots #CalaisFoodCollective @borderline-europe.bsky.social 011
Reposted by borderline-europeBorder Violence Monitoring Network @borderviolence.bsky.social · 08/04/20263/3 ❌The Plan Grand Froid in Dunkirk and police intimidation ❌Cyclone Harry and deaths and disappearances in the Central Mediterranean ❌ Italian officers face trial for the deaths of 94 people 101
Reposted by borderline-europeBorder Violence Monitoring Network @borderviolence.bsky.social · 08/04/20261/3 🟠 BVMN’s January report is now online. borderviolence.eu/reports/bvmn... With contributions from our member organisations, partners and working groups, this edition covers, among other things: ❌Authorities' negligence results in another death in the Lipa TRC 133
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 08/04/2026For years, children in #Sudan have faced conflict-related violence. But since the outbreak of fighting between the SAF and the RSF, these violations have escalated dramatically. 100
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 07/04/2026On 15 April 2023 Sudan descended into a devastating war that continues to tear apart lives, communities and futures. 121
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 07/04/2026🔎The black-red government in Germany has ushered its intention to tighten migration policy since the start of its mandate. 121
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Part 2 of our post that tries to connect the dots of Italy’s anti-migration strategy: what starts in public discourse does not stay there. 301
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 27/03/2026‼️Starting with their new security package the Italian government introduced measures that further restrict the operations of NGOs at sea and provides that people intercepted at sea may be transferred to third countries including #Albania. 101
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Italy’s #justicereferendum has been rejected. The proposed overhaul of the judiciary was voted down, with the No camp winning in 17 of 20 regions and around 54% of the national vote. Reporting also points to a particularly strong rejection among younger voters. 110
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 19/03/2026In unserer neuen Podcastfolge von „Mittelmeer, was geht?!“ sprechen wir mit @sea-watch.org. Zwei Urteile stärken die zivile Seenotrettung: die Beschlagnahmung der Sea-Watch 3 (2019) war rechtswidrig. Italien muss 76.000 € Schadensersatz zahlen. 🌊Hört das ganze Interview in unserem Podcast. 022
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Last Monday, the LIBE Committee expressed its support for the adoption of the #DeportationRegulation. 100
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 17/03/2026What happened in the #CentralMediterranean in February? ➡️2,490 people arrived in #Italy by sea ➡️86 people died and 59 are missing ➡️Political measures against civilian search and rescue continue to intensify ➡️The #EU classified #Tunisia as a “safe third country” under CEAS 001
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Meloni’s government started filling the deportation center #Gjadër in Albania. 125
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 06/03/2026🗣️LISTEN TO THE VOICES FROM THE BORDER. Digital Exhibition OUT NOW. 112
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 26/02/2026On February 26, 2023, at least 94 people, including 35 minors, died in a shipwreck off the coast of the Steccato di #Cutro, in Calabria. An unknown number of people are missing and presumed dead. They could have been saved by the Italian authorities. 021
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 25/02/2026According to IOM just two months into 2026, at least 606 persons have been reported dead or missing along the #Mediterranean route. 124
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 24/02/2026With #Sudan’s ongoing conflict and continued instability in parts of Syria, Egypt has become a primary host country for those fleeing violence. 122
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 18/02/2026The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies has now released a collaborative report analyzing legal and institutional gaps and the impact of international obligations on national politics in #Sudan regarding the fight against #humantrafficking and migrant smuggling. 130
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 13/02/2026🌊What happened in the central Mediterranean in January? ➡️1,000 people may have died (380 are missing) ➡️1,196 people reached Italy by sea ➡️1,292 people were intercepted and forcibly returned to Libya ➡️113 deaths are confirmed (real number is likely much higher) ➡️Several shipwrecks remain unresolved 013
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 12/02/2026The day before yesterday the EU Parliament adopted a new list and rules for safe third countries. 123
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 12/02/2026The European Parliament expanded the EU list of so-called “safe countries of origin”. The new list also includes #Egypt, a country where numerous human rights violations are documented. 114
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Just now the EU decided that Tunisia is a "Safe country of origin". Tunisia is not safe for its citizens or for people who are intercepted or rescued at sea. 155
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Investigations by nd and Sea-Watch show that #Frontex forwards information about people in distress at sea only to the so-called Libyan coast guard, enabling interceptions and returns to #Libya. 156
Reposted by borderline-europeBorder Violence Monitoring Network @borderviolence.bsky.social · 03/02/20263/3 ❌Arrests at bus and train stations in Calais ❌Criminalisation of people on the move and solidarity with boat drivers in the Central Mediterranean 122
Reposted by borderline-europeBorder Violence Monitoring Network @borderviolence.bsky.social · 03/02/20262/3 ❌Police raids in Obrenovac and detention in Serbia ❌EU policy as a driver of criminalisation in Bosnia ❌New migration law in Greece and the expansion of the criminal framework ❌ Criminalisation of Sudanese people on Lesvos and solidarity response ❌Free Humanitarians trial 111
Reposted by borderline-europeBorder Violence Monitoring Network @borderviolence.bsky.social · 03/02/20261/3 🟠 BVMN’s November report is now online. borderviolence.eu/reports/bvmn... This edition features a special contribution from @borderline-europe.bsky.social With contributions from our member organisations, partners and working groups, this edition covers, among other things:borderviolence.euBVMN Monthly Report - November 2025: CriminalisationThis is the third of a series of thematic reports, where we look into overarching themes affecting people on the move across Europe. This report looks into the topic of criminalisation, and the ways t... 155
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 28/01/2026The #centralMediterranean continues to be the world’s deadliest migration route. At least 380 people are feared dead or missing. These incidents occurred during #CycloneHarry. Other boats are still unaccounted after departing from #Tunisia and #Libya. 023
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 27/01/2026What happened in the central Mediterranean in December? ➡️3.031 people reached Italy by sea ➡️936 departures from Libya and 111 from Tunisia ➡️The civilian rescue fleet saved 735 people ➡️144 people lost their lives while searching for safety ➡️2.489 pushbacks and pullbacks Full report on our website. 043
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 22/01/2026#Salvini's acquittal is final: Italy's Court of Cassation puts border control above #humanrights. 110
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 20/01/2026🔎 The #RabatProcess, the #KhartoumProcess, and the #NiameyProcess are European-African dialogues aimed at developing a common strategy for “migration management.” 101
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Falling arrival numbers in Europe are being celebrated as success — but at what cost? 111
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 05/01/2026On December 10, the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Council of Europe discussed migration and the #ECHR. 120
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 29/12/2025For over 20 years, this system has regulated labour migration to #Italy while simultaneously enabling the structural exploitation of migrant workers. 123
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 19/12/2025The EU plans to ease deportations of asylum seekers, even to countries they’ve never lived in. 201
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Alaa Faraj has just published his book „Perché ero ragazzo“ 100
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 14/12/2025What happened in the #centralMediterranean in November? -4,633 people reached Italy by sea - 1,826 departures from Libya - Civilian sea rescue saved 876 people - 76 people died, 61 remain missing - At least 3,178 pushbacks/pullbacks at sea - 2,992 people forcibly returned to Libya 0911
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 11/12/2025#Germany and the #EU are massively tightening asylum policies: new „safe countries“, return centres outside Europe, and easier deportations are being implemented. 101
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Between November 3th and 30th alone, 554 have been deported by the Italian Government. Those numbers a part of a troubling development: In the first half of 2025, deportations of „irregular migrants“ have surged across the EU—up 12.7%, with Germany increasing deportations by 25% and Italy by 12%. 131
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 24/11/2025#Frontex is expanding its aerial surveillance to Cape Verde – the first deployment of its kind in #Africa. 115
borderline-europe @borderline-europe.bsky.social · 21/11/2025On 13 November, Italy and Albania signed 16 new agreements and reaffirmed their migration deal. 123