Asylum

Written by Leila Nazgül Seiitbek, Original published on openDemocracy Amid anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim discourse, it seems that some refugees are more equal than others when it comes to seeking asylum in Europe. Khizbullo Shovalizoda was positive that Austria would be a safe place for him to express his dissent without fear of retribution, safe from …

Europe’s weak protections for refugees leave Central Asian dissidents at extreme risk Read More »

The situation on the Ukrainian-Polish border in recent days has been critical for all people who tried to cross it, regardless of citizenship. The reason for this crisis is the shelling of cities all over Ukraine, and ground invasion, firefights and terrorist attacks committed in Ukrainian Northern, Eastern and Southern cities by the Russian army. Ukraine …

Statement by Ukrainian human rights organisations with regard to humanitarian crisis and evacuation of foreigners from Ukraine Read More »