I have written to 5 @coe.int governments (Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Netherlands) asking them to ground their plans for ‘return hubs’ in international human rights law and proposing 4 human rights guardrails before any joint initiatives move forward. ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands should put in place strict human rights guardrails in their plans for ‘return hubs’ - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 16 July 2026

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EU sanctions against SE Asian scam centres, for human rights violations such as trafficking in people and torture www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

Scam centres in Southeast Asia: EU lists seven persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violations

The Council sanctioned seven persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violations in relation to the operation of scam centres in Southeast Asia.

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The EU has sanctioned 7 individuals and 3 entities linked to scam centres in Southeast Asia. They are responsible for serious human rights violations, including human trafficking, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. More info: link.europa.eu/wtJntK

Manosfeer-influencers Andrew en Tristan Tate opgepakt in VS op verdenking van verkrachting en mensenhandel

Manosfeer-influencers Andrew en Tristan Tate opgepakt in VS op verdenking van verkrachting en mensenhandel

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British prosecutors announced dozens of new charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate today, including rape and human trafficking, and formally requested their extradition a day after U.S. Marshals arrested the brothers in Miami.

Tate brothers arrested in US as Britain unveils new rape and trafficking charges

British prosecutors are seeking the influencers’ extradition after identifying more alleged victims.

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Today, 16 July 2026, the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously confirmed all charges against Mr Khaled Mohamed Ali El-Hishri and committed him to trial.

What does it take to fund change at scale? Read the new article from @nickgrono.bsky.social for the Center for Effective Philanthropy here: cep.org/blog/the-cas... Or find out more about our responsible supply chains program here: bit.ly/3RAShwd

3 years after #EU #Tunisia deal, no end to violations of migrants rights & deepening of repression on critics. CSOs urge @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to reverse course. 🛑End abusive support 🌐Prioritize respect for rights 🆓Press for release of all detained critics www.hrw.org/news/2026/07...

EU: Tunisia Migration Deal Worsening Human Rights Violations

The European Union (EU) and its member states should publicly denounce human rights violations in Tunisia and stop funding abusive migration control activities.

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7400 people victims of system of arbitrary detention, abuse & collective expulsion from #Tunisia to #Libya since @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu’s 2023 deal with Saied. UN experts expose cost of a flawed & cruel policy. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social : urgent to change course. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

1/3 The ICC has confirmed all 17 charges against Khaled El Hishri for crimes committed at the notorious Mitiga Prison in #Libya. This is a landmark step toward accountability and a powerful validation of what survivors have long documented and testified.

More than 500 people are feared to have been aboard two boats that reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar. Most were Rohingya passengers risking dangerous sea journeys in search of safety. We and IOM are deeply concerned by these reports and call for stronger efforts to save lives.

Migratiesaldo gedaald tot onder de 100.000, het laagste punt sinds 2020

Migratiesaldo gedaald tot onder de 100.000, het laagste punt sinds 2020

Het aantal eerste asielaanvragen daalde vorig met een kwart ten opzichte van 2024.

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The European Commission has just released its Forced Labour Regulation guidelines and list of competent authorities. This in an important step in ensuring that the EU's Forced Labour Regulation is workable.

Minister van Asiel en Migratie moet in zaken over ‘kinderpardon’ de belangen van kinderen die lang in Nederland verblijven zwaarder laten wegen dan het belang van Nederland bij een restrictief toelatingsbeleid. Lees persbericht en de uitspraken. www.raadvanstate.nl/actueel/nieu...

“ Nederland wil ‘grip op migratie’ krijgen via partnerschappen met landen van herkomst. Maar de effecten daarvan zijn ‘zeer beperkt.’ De 105 miljoen euro van Nederland voor ‘migratiepartnerschappen’, is verspild. Diplomatieker ‘De verhouding tussen ingezette middelen en resultaten is ongunstig’.

Trouw@trouw.nl · last mo.

De migratie-afspraken met landen buiten Europa blijken niet te werken

Trafficked, beaten and raped: raids reveal scale of abuse of women in Asia’s cyberscam centres

Trafficked, beaten and raped: raids reveal scale of abuse of women in Asia’s cyberscam centres

As tens of thousands are freed, female survivors are increasingly reporting gender-based violence in the compounds, previously thought to hold mainly men

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EU's return regulation & externalization policies slashed by UN Human Rights chief & and experts as carrying risks of human rights violations. Strict due diligence and genuine independent monitoring needed to mitigate risks. Full texts👇 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

🧵New UN report by the Special Rapporteur on migrants rights on externalization 1. prevention of arrival; 2. extraterritorial processing of asylum claims; 3. removal to third countries. www.ohchr.org/en/documents...

A/HRC/62/35: Externalization of migration governance: new trends and specific aspects - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants

SummaryIn the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Gehad Madi, addresses the phenomenon of externalization of migration governance, as a follow-up to his report to t...

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“This is modern slavery,” “The gangmaster’s control over the person is total, to the point of determining their very existence. In most cases the victim has no real alternatives: either they accept exploitation, or they face consequences that can be fatal.”

“Pakistani organised crime operates through fluid aggressive criminal groups, founded on family ties, clan bonds, ethno-religious affiliations,” transnational reach: Control often begins in Pakistani villages, where families incur debt to secure work permits, through Italy’s decreto flussi scheme

Euractiv@euractiv.com · 2mo ago

Italy’s mafia problem has a new look, and it isn’t Italian 

Met financiële steun van de Europese Commissie experimenteerde Nederlandse onderzoekers van TNO met een omstreden leugendetector voor de grenscontroles. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van Investico in samenwerking met @trouw.nl, @argosonderzoekt.bsky.social en @groene.nl buff.ly/2GaBKCt

Wie is migrant, wie is crimineel? EU onderzoekt AI-toepassingen voor grenstechnologie | Investico Onderzoeksjournalisten

Europa wil strengere grenscontroles en zoekt naar manieren om reizigers grondiger te screenen. Met AI proberen onderzoekers reizigers die de grens oversteken en hun intenties automatisch te herkennen.

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The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’

The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’

As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large cut of their earnings

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The #G7 leaders stood united in their support for Ukraine and welcomed the announcement of a deal between the USA and Iran. Also on the agenda: - economic growth - critical raw minerals - migrant smuggling - drug trafficking - protecting minors online Read more → link.europa.eu/4qfpWN

G7 summit, Evian, France

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We have recently collected accounts from survivors who describe witnessing or hearing about alleged forced organ removal, including as a form of extortion in Libya. These reflect a broader pattern of systematic exploitation against people crossing Libya. www.bbc.com/news/article...

300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal

The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.

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www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Chișinău Declaration risks weakening protections for migrants, undermines absolute prohibition of torture: UN experts

GENEVA - UN experts* today expressed deep concern regarding the recently adopted Chișinău Declaration by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe introducing policy directions on migration ...

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“Wetgeving en #beleid worden nog té vaak ontwikkeld vanuit een beperkt perspectief, waarbij mensen die direct geraakt worden door #discriminatie onvoldoende worden betrokken terwijl zij juist kunnen helpen om discriminatie tegen te gaan.” #institutioneel #racisme

NieuwWij@nieuwwij.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Actieagenda om #discriminatie en #racisme door de overheid te doorbreken — Staatscommissie: overheid moet stoppen met discrimineren én bouwen aan gelijkwaardigheid www.nieuwwij.nl/actueel/acti...

Woekerhuren, huizen vol kakkerlakken en krappe kamertjes met alleen een bed. In het Duitse grensstadje Goch leven sommige arbeidsmigranten onder erbarmelijke omstandigheden. De burgemeester zegt dat dat deels de schuld is van Nederlandse uitzendbedrijven.

Duitse oproep aan Nederlands kabinet: verscherp regels rond arbeidsmigranten

Kakkerlakken, woekerhuren en minikamers: sommige 'Nederlandse' arbeidsmigranten leven onder erbarmelijke omstandigheden in Duitsland.

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Vleesverwerkende sector wordt gekenmerkt door misstanden met arbeidsmigranten. Te lage lonen, onveilig werk, intimidatie en geweld. Ondanks jaren lang waarschuwingen geen verbetering. #Nieuwsuur laat zien hoe Duitsland wél optreedt, ook tegen Nederlandse vleesbedrijven. www.rtl.nl/nieuws/econo...

Verbod op uitzendwerk in vleessector lijkt onvermijdelijk, minister ziet misstanden niet verdwijnen

Er dreigt een verbod op uitzendwerk in de vleesverwerkende industrie. Die sector wordt gekenmerkt door misstanden met arbeidsmigranten. Met een verbod op alle uitzendkrachten hoopt minister Vijlbrief ...

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Two migrants are suing Italy in the European Court of Human Rights over its release of a Libyan warlord wanted for crimes against humanity.

Italy accused of breaching migrants’ rights over release of Libyan militia chief

Two migrants are suing the country in the European Court of Human Rights over its failure to enforce an international arrest warrant.

politico.eu

A new Substack by @heindehaas.bsky.social on the US immigration trilemma. How exciting. Follow him on Substack: substack.com/@heindehaas/...

America’s immigration trilemma

The hard trade-offs politicians don’t want to talk about

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