Eritrean diaspora’s clashes in Germany and elsewhere highlight dividing lines abroad — expert

More than two dozen police officers were injured in a riot during a cultural festival in Germany on Saturday (16 September) that broke out between supporters and opponents of Eritrean government, with experts saying that protests by the Eritrean diaspora highlight the repression at home and dividing lines abroad. More than 200 Eritrean opposition supporters […]

Italy Offers to Train Libyan Police as Migration Pressure Intensifies

Italy has expressed readiness to train Libyan police as part of efforts to curb illegal migration and combat human trafficking, amid a sharp rise in migrants arriving on Italian shores from Libya. Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the proposal was discussed with Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah during recent talks […]

Libya Appeals for EU and Italian Support to Manage Irregular Migration Pressures

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh has called on Italy and the European Union to provide direct support to his government in addressing irregular migration, warning that Libya continues to shoulder a disproportionate security and humanitarian burden at a meeting held on Monday, January 19. The appeal was made during talks in Tripoli with Italy’s Deputy […]