Russia is ramping up immigration enforcement to pressure migrants to join the frontline in Ukraine and increase deportations of people from various Asian countries. As part of the Kremlin’s efforts to bolster military strength, foreigners continue to be coerced into fighting in Ukraine–with many being threatened with deportation should they refuse to fight. And since […]
United States and El Salvador: A Scheme to Deport Migrants from the US to a “Human Rights Black Hole”
On 7 April, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could continue deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador’s “supermax” CECOT prison, referred to by observers as a “human rights black hole.” In March, more than 260 people were deported and placed in the facility under the US’s controversial agreement with El […]
The GDP Addresses the UN Committee on Migrant Workers: Mexico, Jamaica, Niger
On 7 April, the GDP’s Refugee Advocacy Co-ordinator Abdul Aziz Muhammat participated at a UN Committee on Migrant Workers at an informal briefing for NGOs and NHRIs. One of a small handful of NGOs providing input, his participation was an important opportunity to place immigration detention concerns directly in front of the Committee. In our […]
Jamaica: Oral Presentation to the UN Committee on Migrant Workers
“In our monitoring of the country, we have documented various concerning reports of arbitrary detention of migrants and asylum seekers in deplorable conditions, including in prisons.” […]
Niger: Oral Presentation to the UN Committee on Migrant Workers
In its response to the CMW’s List of Issues, Niger fails to adequately address several issues concerning Articles 16-22, while also confirming practices which specifically violate the Convention. […]
Mexico: Oral Presentation to the UN Committee on Migrant Workers
Mexico has used immigration detention measures on a scale that may be unique in the world, placing hundreds of thousands of at-risk people in often deplorable facilities. […]
Poland: Blocking Access to Asylum, Violating Human Rights on the Border
On 26 March, Poland’s President Duda signed into law a controversial bill allowing authorities to temporarily suspend access to asylum. The bill, which has been subject to extensive criticism, comes as rights groups have reported ongoing abuses of migrants and refugees at the country’s border with Belarus. […]
Panama: A “Bridge” Serving Trump’s Sweeping Deportation Plans
The US has deported hundreds of people to countries like Panama, Costa Rica, and El Salvador as part of the Trump administration’s plan to deport “millions.” On arrival in Panama, deportees have been detained in several ad hoc facilities where reports highlight a serious disregard for fundamental human rights. […]
Submission: Türkiye’s Implementation of the ECtHR’s Judgements Concerning “Akkad vs Turkey”
Since the ECtHR’s 2022 judgement concerning the case of Akkad v. Turkey, there continue to be important gaps in Turkish law, as well as between legal frameworks and day-to-day practice. In this submission, the GDP, CESSMA, and Mülteci-Der call on the Committee of Ministers to ensure Turkiye’s effective implementation of the judgement’s general measures. […]
“Out of Sight and Out of Mind”: Norway’s Failure to Reform its Treatment of Immigration Detainees
Norway’s immigration detention Supervisory Board has criticised practices at the country’s Trandum Immigration Detention Centre. In its Annual Report, the board says that although there have been important changes—including shifting medical care from the private to the public sector—numerous abusive immigration detention practices persist, including “prison-like” operations at Trandum, obliging detainees to meet officials from […]
