E. asked the Alarm Phone to share a personal account of one of the pushbacks they experienced at the Greek-Turkish border, one of many human rights violations committed daily at the borders of Europe. “Although we said to the Greek police that “if you push us back, we will […]
Migrants
Michael Borodin: The convenience storefront masks slavery
The collapse of the USSR, led to massive social inequality and migration from the ex-Soviet Republics by people desperate for work. The situation is exacerbated by corrupt police and a barely-functioning justice system. All kinds of slavery are proliferating as migrants are exploited.
A diverse and biodiverse mural
The idea of a mural has been around for a long time for the members of Latin American House and the very structure they live in seems to invite them to intervene artistically and open another door to the community for which they were created and for which they work. […]
Turkish migrant life in Germany: Access denied
Government agreements facilitate exploitation by business interests and provide a source of income to the country exporting its workers. Religion, racism and language problems are useful tools to stop migrants demanding their rights, with echoes of colonialism. Historical events in both countries can have unexpected impacts. Graham Douglas […]
The fears of undocumented immigrants
Uncertainty and fear of being deported at any time, this is what awaits immigrants who do not have the necessary residence credentials to live in the UK. And the first stop is their worst nightmare: the detention centres.