The EU’s policy on migration is focused on efforts to effectively return migrants ordered to leave and this policy remains a priority for the Member States’ practices regarding migratory issues. However, the number of migrants returned is much lower than the figures of those ordered to leave…
Read MoreThe devastating earthquakes on February 6, 2023 in Türkiye affected over 15.6 million people across 11 provinces. As part of the humanitarian aid efforts and personally touched by the loss of relatives due to this catastrophe, I visited the affected areas after the earthquake’s immediate aftermath…
Read MoreIn April 2024, the Hellenic Data Protection Authority issued a fine of €175,000 to the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum, due to non-compliance with data projection regulations concerning the…
Read MoreThe issue of consent and voluntariness of return of failed Nigerian asylum seekers from the EU and those in transit countries has remained in contentious debate. Many asylum seekers consent to return due to pressure from and exhaustion from these countries…
Read MoreThe issue of terminology and definitions, and more particularly, the issue of translating terminologies and definitions across different disciplines and geopolitical settings appears to be a constant challenge in large interdisciplinary research projects that cover broad geographical areas. Our GAPs project that seeks to decentre the study of migrant returns and return migration policies is no exception…
Read MoreIn 2016, the Jordan Compact marked a fresh, comprehensive strategy forged between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the international community to address the Syrian refugee crisis. Jordan, shouldering a substantial burden as a host to refugees, undertakes a global public good on behalf of the international community. The repatriation of refugees hinges…
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