Andrea Cellino

@andreaterenzio.bsky.social

Vice president, Middle East Institute Switzerland, Executive-in-Residence GCSP - security governance #Libya #Tunisia #Morocco #Algeria #MENA #Ukraine #Eurasia - usual caveats

The leaders of both France and Spain recently expressed concerns about the establishment and use of return hubs in third countries, despite the EU recently voting in favor of the potential establishment of such centers.

Leaders of France and Spain speak out against return hubs

The new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum came into force on June 12, signaling the bloc's move towards establishing return hubs in third countries. But some major countries within the bloc appear to be...

infomigrants.net

In first since Oslo, Israel seizing land for army base inside West Bank city The seizure order, near Jenin refugee camp, is the latest move aimed at expanding military and settler presence in the north of the occupied territory. www.972mag.com/oslo-israel-...

In first since Oslo, Israel seizing land for army base inside West Bank city

The confiscation order, near Jenin refugee camp, is the latest move aimed at expanding military and settler presence in the north of the occupied territory.

972mag.com

Pope Leo XIV addressed migrants and lambasted the international community and leaders over the treatment of migrants, during a visit to the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. He argued European leaders cannot claim human dignity while allowing the Mediterranean to become an "unmarked grave."

Pope Leo bows to migrants' 'dignity' in Gran Canaria

The pope visited the port of Arguineguin, a flashpoint of a migration crisis in the Canary Islands. He argued European leaders cannot claim human dignity while allowing the Mediterranean to become an ...

infomigrants.net

Last week, the UN Security Council did not renew the mandate for inspections of ships suspected of violating the Libya arms embargo. So, EU naval op Irini's mandate for inspections ended yesterday. France & Greece opted not to request a renewal, fearing a veto & making little effort to avoid it.

Embargo farsa e nuovo ambasciatore Ue. L’Opa di Atene in Libia

I ricatti di Haftar sui migranti tolgono alla missione Irini il mandato dell’Onu. E i greci soffiano la rappresentanza Ue a Tripoli a un italiano. Brutto colpo per Roma

ilfoglio.it

Giorgia #Meloni's government, backed by the @ec.europa.eu is funding, equipping & training #Libya & #Tunisia coast guards, even though these forces have committed rights abuses, to intercept people in exile on their way to Europe. Excellent series on #migrants in the #Mediterranean on @lemonde.fr👇

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/05/19/the-eu-s-unflinching-collaboration-with-libya-and-tunisia-to-contain-the-flow-of-migrants_6753619_4.html

t.co

For the first time, a EU Member State contributed to the arrest of a Libyan militia commander. El Hishri ran detention sites in western Libya, where refugees are held prisoners in brutal and inhumane conditions. His trial is giving hope to condemn EU complicity in crimes against humanity.

‘Huge milestone’ as Libyan militia commander accused of torture appears at ICC

Prosecution is seen as landmark step towards justice over abuses of refugees trying to reach Europe from Africa

theguardian.com

Les menaces du républicain d’anéantir l’Iran ont ravivé les interrogations sur sa santé mentale et son aptitude à diriger le pays. Des dizaines de démocrates, rejoints par certains conservateurs, appellent à recourir... ➡️ https://l.letemps.ch/gIl

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Chantre de la démocratie illibérale, Viktor Orbán pourrait chuter après seize ans au pouvoir. En cas de victoire, Péter Magyar apaiserait certes un peu les relations avec Bruxelles. Mais il n’est pas non plus le pro-européen que l’on croit www.letemps.ch/monde/europe...

Le double piège hongrois - Le Temps

ÉDITORIAL. Chantre de la démocratie illibérale, Viktor Orbán pourrait chuter après seize ans au pouvoir. En cas de victoire, Péter Magyar apaiserait certes un peu les relations avec Bruxelles. Mais il...

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