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humanitarian2 years ago

"Remembering Lampedusa's Tragedy: A Decade Later, What Has Changed?"

A memorial was held in Lampedusa to remember the 368 migrants, mostly from Eritrea, who died in a shipwreck ten years ago while trying to reach Europe from Libya. The Lampedusa Coastguard organized a special trip to the disaster site for relatives and survivors, with horns and sirens sounding in memory of the victims. The day began with a candlelit vigil at the exact time the ship sank, and emotional stories of loss were shared by survivors and family members.

via BBC|
#eritrea#humanitarian#lampedusa
migrationrefugee-crisis2 years ago

A Decade Later: Reflecting on Lampedusa's Tragedies and Urgent Calls for Action

Ten years after a tragic shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, in which 368 refugees drowned, survivors and relatives of the victims gathered to remember the lives lost. The event comes as Lampedusa finds itself at the center of another European refugee crisis, with overcrowded centers and recent deaths at sea. Since 2014, over 28,000 people have been recorded as missing while crossing the Mediterranean, and this year's death toll has already surpassed last year's. Italian and European institutions are being accused of prioritizing borders over lives, and humanitarian groups claim that search and rescue operations have been hindered by pushback policies and the criminalization of NGOs.

via Al Jazeera English|
#european-union#lampedusa#mediterranean
migration-crisis2 years ago

Lampedusa's Betrayal: A Decade of Lessons and Unchanging Crisis

Lampedusa, a small Italian island, has become a symbol of Europe's response to the migration crisis. The influx of migrants, driven by individuals rather than government recruitment, has changed the nature of migration. Unlike the uneducated rural men of the past, today's migrants are often from the lower middle class, speak English, and have a keen sense of their country's exploitation and a longing for Western institutions. The working conditions have also shifted, with migrants now working in the gig economy. Europe's shifting geopolitics and prioritization of border control over human rights are evident in its partnerships with autocratic regimes and downgrading of human rights in foreign policy. As Europe faces increasing pressure to curb migration and secure critical raw materials for decarbonization, the centrality of human rights is being questioned. Lampedusa serves as a reminder of Europe's growing indifference to the plight of migrants.

via UnHerd|
#europe#geopolitics#human-rights
migration2 years ago

Lampedusa: Migrants' Misery and Italy's Dilemma

The Italian island of Lampedusa continues to receive a high number of refugees and migrants, with conditions in the reception center worsening due to overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure. Many of those arriving in Lampedusa are sub-Saharan Africans who departed from Tunisia, where racial hierarchies and violence persist. The Tunisian Coast Guard has been accused of allowing Black arrivals to pass while attacking and stealing from them, exacerbating tensions. European policy on migration has focused on closing borders and pushing refugees back, but a new pact between the EU and Tunisia aims to provide financial support for border security. The dire situation in Lampedusa was acknowledged by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who visited the island and announced a 10-point plan to alleviate the strain. However, the situation remains desperate, with overcrowding, hunger, and poor living conditions persisting.

via Al Jazeera English|
#italy#lampedusa#mediterranean-sea
migration2 years ago

Europe's Migrant Crisis: A Humanitarian Challenge, Not an Invasion

The recent influx of migrants to the Italian island of Lampedusa has sparked debate about Europe's migration policies. While right-wing critics argue for stricter border controls, the reality is that the emergency on Lampedusa is a result of a lack of coordinated response and infrastructure to handle surges in migration. The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Meloni, has taken a hardline approach on migration while also acknowledging the need for labor migration. However, their focus on enforcement and surveillance policies, as well as deals with countries like Tunisia, perpetuate a cycle of crisis and misery. The EU's response, led by Ursula von der Leyen, also emphasizes enforcement and border control, rather than addressing the root causes of migration and providing genuine humanitarian aid. The failure to adopt a coordinated and humane approach to migration will only worsen conditions for migrants and exacerbate the real emergencies facing Europe.

via Jacobin magazine|
#border-control#europe#humanitarian-aid
immigration2 years ago

A Decade Later, Lampedusa's Refugee Tragedy Revisited

Lampedusa, the southern Italian island known for being the first port of call for refugees crossing the Mediterranean, has experienced a familiar sense of disillusionment as the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, visited the island and made promises to crack down on people smugglers and swiftly deport rejected asylum seekers. However, locals question the effectiveness of these policies and express concerns about the lack of concrete solutions and the exploitation of Lampedusa for political campaigning. With increasing arrivals and no tangible progress on previous agreements, the EU faces challenges in addressing the ongoing refugee crisis and striking deals with North African countries.

via The Guardian|
#european-commission#immigration#italy
migration2 years ago

Poland Criticizes EU Relocation Scheme, Warns of 'Lampedusa' Scenario

The Polish government has criticized the EU's relocation system for migrants and asylum seekers, citing the increase in arrivals on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Meanwhile, Portugal has expressed its willingness to take in some of the migrants to ease the pressure on Italy. In other news, the European Parliament is likely to reject the EU Council's 2021 budget implementation, and far-right AfD candidates in Germany will not face recalls despite false resume claims.

via EURACTIV|
#asylum-reform#eu#lampedusa
migration2 years ago

Poland Criticizes EU Relocation Scheme, Warns of 'Lampedusa' Scenario

The Polish government has criticized the EU's relocation system and expressed concern over the increasing number of migrants arriving on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Poland and Hungary have been vocal opponents of the EU's mandatory solidarity-based migration management scheme, arguing that they have already taken in a significant number of refugees. The Polish government has adopted a resolution rejecting relocation and instead advocates for strengthening the EU's external borders and repatriating migrants. The issue of irregular migration is a key topic ahead of Poland's upcoming elections, which will include a referendum on the EU's proposed migration and asylum system.

via EURACTIV|
#asylum-reform#eu#lampedusa
immigration2 years ago

E.U. Vows to Combat 'Brutal' Migrant Smuggling on Italian Island

The European Union (EU) has pledged to crack down on migrant smuggling during a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa. The plan includes providing funds to Tunisia to block departures, accelerating asylum requests in Italy, and establishing humanitarian corridors in countries of origin to discourage illegal routes. The EU also called on member nations to accept voluntary transfers and dispatched experts to help manage the high number of migrants arriving in Italy. The Italian government plans to activate a system for repatriating migrants who are not eligible to stay in Europe. The crisis is challenging unity within the EU and the far-right-led Italian government. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is using the Lampedusa crisis to push her anti-immigration agenda ahead of EU elections next year.

via NBC News|
#eu#immigration#italy
migration2 years ago

Lampedusa's Migrant Crisis: EU Chief Takes Action

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the Italian island of Lampedusa and pledged a 10-point EU action plan to assist Italy in dealing with the surge in migrant arrivals. The plan includes using Frontex to identify and repatriate migrants not eligible for asylum, increasing sea and aerial surveillance, and cracking down on people-smugglers. Von der Leyen also promised to speed up the supply of equipment to Tunisia's coastguard, increase access to legal channels for migrants, and battle against traffickers. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the need to prevent people from leaving for Europe rather than redistributing migrants within the bloc.

via Reuters|
#eu#italy#lampedusa
migration2 years ago

Lampedusa: Leaders Visit Island Amid Migrant Boat Concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the island of Lampedusa following a surge in migrant arrivals. Over 8,000 migrants have arrived on the island in the past three days, putting Italy under "unsustainable pressure." Von der Leyen acknowledged that the issue requires a European solution and pledged increased support to transfer migrants out of Lampedusa and combat people smugglers. Meloni called for a European Union naval blockade to prevent boats from crossing the Mediterranean. The surge in arrivals has led to protests by some Lampedusa residents against plans for a new tent camp.

via BBC|
#european-union#giorgia-meloni#lampedusa
migration2 years ago

Leaders and Commission President visit Lampedusa amidst migrant crisis

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the island of Lampedusa, which has seen a spike in migrant arrivals. Meloni called for EU action to prevent departures from North Africa, including the possibility of a naval blockade. Von der Leyen vowed to crack down on human smuggling and called for increased surveillance of the Mediterranean. The number of migrants arriving in Italy has doubled compared to last year and is on track to reach record numbers.

via DW (English)|
#eu#italy#lampedusa
migration2 years ago

EU Official to Visit Lampedusa Amid Italy's Migrant Crisis

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plan to visit the Italian island of Lampedusa, where thousands of migrants arrived this week from Tunisia. Italy is seeking EU assistance to handle the overwhelming migratory pressure, with nearly 126,000 migrants arriving this year. Meloni wants to add migration to the agenda of the next EU summit and calls for an EU mission to prevent boats from leaving Tunisia, although this would violate international maritime law. The Italian government has been trying to make it more difficult for private rescue ships to operate, but this has had little effect on the number of arrivals. Meloni's call for the implementation of the EU's "New Pact on Migration and Asylum" aligns with von der Leyen's advocacy for adopting the measures proposed by the European Commission. However, the pact is opposed by right-wing nationalist governments in Poland and Hungary. Meloni has announced that her cabinet will decide on "extraordinary measures" on Monday, which could include prolonged detention and deploying the army to run reception centers for migrants on the mainland.

via DW (English)|
#eu#italy#lampedusa
migration-crisis2 years ago

Lampedusa: Migrant Influx Sparks Operational Emergency and Tragic Loss

Lampedusa, an Italian island, is facing an "operational emergency" as it struggles to manage the arrival of over 7,000 migrants from Tunisia. The island's reception center, with a capacity for only 400 migrants, is overwhelmed, and the local authorities have declared a state of emergency. The Italian government has been criticized for failing to prepare Lampedusa for the influx of migrants. While the EU-Tunisia deal aims to prevent irregular migration, rights groups argue that more needs to be done to protect migrants. Lampedusa locals have shown compassion by providing food and support to the migrants, but they call for more assistance from the European Union.

via DW (English)|
#european-union#italy#lampedusa
immigration2 years ago

Italy's Lampedusa island faces migrant influx, challenging Meloni's government

Tensions are escalating on Italy's Lampedusa island as around 6,700 migrants arrived this week, overwhelming reception centers and emergency workers. The island, located off the coast of Sicily, is struggling to cope with the influx, with many migrants requesting relocation to other European Union countries. Videos show overcrowded areas and clashes between migrants and Italian police. The situation poses a political challenge for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, which promised stricter immigration controls. The local and national governments are working to send aid and transfer migrants to the mainland, but the issue of stopping arrivals in Italy remains unresolved.

via ABC News|
#european-union#immigration#italy