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Greece: Migrants Describe Fear on the Streets

July 10th, 2012 | Author: Human Rights Watch

The Greek authorities are failing to tackle a rising wave of xenophobic violence that has left migrants afraid to walk the streets.

(Athens) – The Greek authorities are failing to tackle a rising wave of xenophobic violence that has left migrants afraid to walk the streets.

Sudan: End Mass Summary Deportations of Eritreans

October 25th, 2011 | Author: Human Rights Watch

The Sudanese authorities are increasingly deporting Eritreans to their country without allowing them to claim asylum, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 17, 2011, Sudan handed over 300 Eritreans to the Eritrean military without screening them for refugee status, drawing public condemnation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

(Geneva) – The Sudanese authorities are increasingly deporting Eritreans to their country without allowing them to claim asylum, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 17, 2011, Sudan handed over 300 Eritreans to the Eritrean military without screening them for refugee status, drawing public condemnation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).