Review

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Sep

Review: SIHMA/CPLO Seminar 3 Towards a regional integrated migration regime: A future perspective – 3 September 2014

The movement of people is not a new phenomenon to the continent, as Africa has a long history of migration. Cross border migration patterns are influenced by political and economic agreements, which is evident in how colonialism and then apartheid in South Africa shaped cross border labour movement that has continued up to the present. Since the 1994 political changes in South Africa and the progressive globalisation of the economy, there has been a rapid intensification of cross border movements and regional migration between Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. Despite several regional proposals and discussions a full consensus on a formal regional labour migration framework to govern the free movement of people has not yet been achieved. This seminar provided an overview of the development of the SADC regional labour migration framework and discuss the correlations and implications of such a framework on refugee movements.


05

Sep

Press review 33 18-24 August 2013

Fleeing Yezidi Iraqis seek safety in Turkey. U.N. Plans Ambitious Operation to Help Displaced Iraqis. Algeria arrests Syrian would-be migrants. Thousands receive aid after Boko Haram siege. Ramaphosa speaks out against xenophobia. Iraqi Christians, Yazidi refugees fleeing Islamic State for Australia may miss out on visas.


14

Aug

Press review 32|04 August to 10 August 2014

Scott Morrison calls for reinterpretation of refugee convention Calls for inquiry on child detainees 250 freed in DRC US shelters for border-crossing children to close DRC security forces arrest opposition leaders WHO: Ebola an international health emergency UN warns DRC rebels to disarm or face military SA Home minister to consult Cabinet over Zimbos’ permits

14

Aug

Press review 31| 28 July to 03 August 2014

Asylum seekers: Australia asks India to interview Tamils held in WA Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Brazzaville Deports 140,000 DRC Citizens Africa: WFP Chief Warns of Africa Food Shortages Uganda court annuls anti-homosexuality law Ebola outbreak: US experts to head to West Africa Somali MP shot dead outside mosque by al-Shabab South Africa: 'Homophobic Police Attack' to Be Investigated South Africa pledges to mitigate possible consequences of new immigration regulations


09

Aug

Press review 30 | 21 July to 27 July 2014

Germany reverses move to return refugees to Bulgaria, State Agency for Refugees head says. Botswana-based Zimbabweans want to remain. Australia says its obligations to asylum seekers do not apply outside its waters. Swaziland nationals denied asylum in South Africa. UN: Sudan, Malawi Violate Civil, Political Rights. DRC Troops Repel Attack on Kinshasa Military Base. Roundup: Italy continues struggle with migrants issue. Raid by Home Affairs malicious-lawyer.


07

Aug

Review: Access to Asylum – Current challenges and future direction, Monash University 29-30 May (Prato, Italy)

The aim of this international conference was to determine how best to safeguard the rights of asylum seekers in balance with the responsibilities of states. It analysed the relevant standards under regional instruments, international human rights law and the 1951 Refugee Convention. The conference examined current challenges faced by asylum seekers in gaining access to international refugee protection, the implications of state practices for the rights of refugees, the responsibilities of states and their impact upon refugee status determination procedures (RSD). The two day conference had a range of plenary sessions with international representation.