March 2020. The crisis in Syria’s Idlib province – already a humanitarian catastrophe – is fast becoming a geopolitical one as well. The Syrian conflict has long had a dual aspect – both civil war and proxy war, with several outside players backing various parties to further their own strategic ends. Now, as the conflict… Continue reading Mar 2020. Ceasefire in Idlib Part 3
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Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 6
Some years ago and at the height of Europe’s refugee crisis, violent demonstrations emerged out of the region as authorities moved to set up some of the nation’s first migrant camps. Then, months later, locals in surrounding districts kept their kids home, padlocking the gates of state schools to block migrant children from seeking education… Continue reading Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 6
Migrants from France Part 10
With regards the Invasion of Migrants crossing the English Channel, the Home Office said in a statement that it was committed to making the crossings an “infrequent phenomenon” and would continue to work with French authorities on enforcement. The French authority responsible for patrolling the Channel has reported near-daily ‘rescues’ of migrant boats crossing from… Continue reading Migrants from France Part 10
Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 5
“People travelled from Turkey to Greece to seek safety, yet they were met with violence so serious that at least two were tragically killed. Allegations of violence must be promptly and impartially investigated. Everyone should be treated humanely, shielded from violence and be granted access to protection in the countries where they are seeking safety”… Continue reading Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 5
Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 4
In the midst of violence at the Greek-Turkish border, at least two men were killed and a woman remains missing after Greek border forces reportedly fired live ammunition and tear gas against asylum-seekers and migrants. This occurred after Turkish authorities recklessly encouraged them to travel to Greece under false pretences, new research by Amnesty International… Continue reading Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 4
May 2020. The Erdogan Knife at the Throat of Greece
May 2020. Greek authorities have fired tear gas and staged military exercises using live ammunition along the country’s eastern borders in an effort to prevent thousands of migrants including young children crossing from Turkey, deepening a stand-off between Brussels and Ankara. The tensions arose after more than 10,000 people gathered outside a northern Greek border… Continue reading May 2020. The Erdogan Knife at the Throat of Greece
Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 2
Authorities in Greece say they are worried that migrants and refugees are gathering on Turkey’s coast with plans to cross the Aegean Sea. As many as 2,000 migrants who were quarantined in camps in Turkey have reportedly been taken by bus to coastal towns near the Greek islands of Lesbos and Chios. The Greek government… Continue reading Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 2
Migrants from France Part 9b
There are Hundreds of Migrants in France that want to get to Britain. They’ve tried jumping into the back of Trucks, they’ve tried the Channel Tunnel, now they’re doing the Ferry Crossing. Nigel Farage has highlighted the Complicity of the UK Government working with the French to bring these people into our land. Yeh I… Continue reading Migrants from France Part 9b
Migrants from France Part 9
The number of migrants arriving in Britain in small boats crossing the English Channel rose more than sixfold over the past year, according to estimates from the BBC and other news organizations, even as the government moved to step up enforcement. At least 1,892 people arrived by small boats crossing the Channel in 2019, according… Continue reading Migrants from France Part 9
Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 3
Greece’s new conservative government is moving away from a once welcoming migration policy. But is increasing animosity to asylum-seekers giving cover to nationalists, like the organizers of a pork-and-alcohol barbecue? To outsiders, Diavata may seem like a sleepy village tucked in the rolling hills and bucolic landscape beyond Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city. But it’s actually… Continue reading Migrant Invasion of Europe Part 3