Refugee Crisis
As thousands of refugees and migrants from Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea and other countries in crisis move west and north through Europe, they are encountering a new set of obstacles and humiliations. Follow live coverage of the crisis from CBC's foreign correspondents.
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Tear gas and water cannon used against protesters at Hungary's border #CBC #refugeecrisisby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/16/2015 2:35:57 PM -
Blocked at the border ... People camp out hoping to change Hungary's mind #CBC #refugeecrisis http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPCCD8WWUAE5tiu.jpg
by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/16/2015 2:35:57 PM -
by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/16/2015 2:37:15 PM
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- Associated Press
Blocked by Hungary, migrants in Serbia have started entering neighbouring Croatia. But that brings them into a whole new danger zone -- former mine fields along the country's front line in its
1991-95 war.
Croatia's Mine Action Center says there are still 500 square kilometres of suspicious areas throughout the country, but all have been clearly marked. - Associated Press
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Hungarian foreign minister calls on Serbia to "act against migrants attacking border" #cbc #refugeecrisisby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/16/2015 3:03:13 PM
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- Associated Press
Serbia has sent ambulances to the border after Hungarian police unleashed tear gas, water cannons and pepper spray at migrants trying to break through the wire fence erected at the border.
Some migrant women have pushed to the front of the crowd and held small babies and children above their heads as they faced police in an obvious appeal for mercy.Many people were in tears trying to wash away the gas from their eyes, as the Hungarian forces blocked the migrants from entering Wednesday near the Serbian town of Horgos.
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These #refugees left Athens Saturday. They got to Vienna yesterday. Their story ICYMI: youtube.com/watch?v=CUzbIW… #CBC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPCMI87WoAIi_3P.jpg
by Margaret Evans via twitter 9/16/2015 3:19:57 PM -
- Thomson Reuters
Croatian police said that by Wednesday afternoon more than 300
migrants entered the country and were en route to asylum centres in
central Croatia.Many may now hope to enter EU member Croatia and then Slovenia, which
is part of Europe's Schengen zone of border-free travel, and beyond to
Austria and Germany. - Thomson Reuters
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- Associated Press
"We fled wars and violence and did not expect such brutality and inhumane treatment in Europe," said Amir Hassan of Iraq, soaking wet from the water cannon and trying to wash tear gas from his eyes.
"Shame on you Hungarians!" he shouted, pointing toward the Hungarian police who were firing volleys of tear gas canisters directly into the crowd.Hungarian riot police uses a water cannon against protesting migrants on
the Serbian side of the border, near Roszke, Hungary on Wednesday.
(Marko Djurica/Reuters) - Associated Press
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- Associated Press
A migrant throws a piece of wood at Hungarian police at border crossing into the Hungary from Serbia, on Wednesday. Small groups of migrants continued to sneak into Hungary on
Wednesday. The police there began shooting water cannons and tear gas during a tense standoff, as migrants pleaded for entry. (Darko Vojinovic/Associated Press)
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- Thomson Reuters
Two Hungarian riot policemen escort a migrant woman and her child in Roszke,
Hungary on Wednesday. Neighbouring Serbia, however, condemned Hungary's use
of water cannon and tear gas against migrants on their border, saying
Hungary had "no right" to do so, the Serbian state news agency Tanjug
reported. (Dado Ruvic/Reuters)
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by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/16/2015 7:02:50 PM
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Why are so many Syrians fleeing? A look into the war that shows no sign of ending. bit.ly/1NxKmEY #CBC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPC_NG6WUAAxeLi.jpg
by Derek Stoffel via twitter 9/16/2015 7:03:17 PM -
- Associated Press
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he has been "shocked"
to see how refugees and migrants have been treated, and he calls it
unacceptable. He said that he had spoken by phone with Hungarian Prime Minister
Viktor Orban.
Ban also singled out Syria, saying that "people facing barrel
bombs and brutality in their country will continue to seek life in
another." - Associated Press
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A migrant pushes a cart with children inside as they pass burning remains of the clashes earlier today at the border with Hungary near the village of Horgos, Serbia, September 16, 2015.Twenty Hungarian policemen and two children were injured on the Hungarian border with Serbia in clashes that erupted after a group of migrants tried to break through the frontier, the prime minister's security adviser said. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
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A standoff today at the Hungary-Serbia border. @NahlahAyed reports. #cbc #refugeecrisis youtu.be/eK8XQ9QhLdYby Tracy Seeley via twitter 9/16/2015 8:01:39 PM -
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Turmoil at another border: Hundreds of refugees and migrants have demonstrated near Turkey's western border with Greece, demanding that authorities allow them to cross the frontier. Many refuse the food being handed out by a Turkish relief organization and pledge to start a hunger strike until their demands are met.
The migrants, most of them refugees from Syria, have been gathering at the border since the beginning of the week, hoping they will be allowed to cross into Greece overland instead of risking their lives at sea.
Authorities have given the estimated 1,700 people there three days to leave the area, according to an official in the provincial governor's office who provided the information on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record.
The AP saw several people leaving in vans back to Istanbul, but many more appeared ready to stay at the border for as long as it took.
"We are not going back," Ahmed El Latif told the AP. "Either we all die here or we will go to Greece." - Associated Press
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The next danger looming as asylum seekers change course to Croatia: land mines left over from the Balkan wars #cbc #refugeecrisisby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/16/2015 9:52:25 PM
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Refugee crisis: Thousands entered Croatia after Hungary border closure
More than 5,000 migrants have entered Croatia since Hungary sealed its southern border with Serbia, police said on Thursday, seeking new routes through the Balkans to western Europe. -
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European Union lawmakers have backed an EU plan to distribute 120,000 refugees among member countries in a fast-track measure aimed at relieving migration pressure on Greece, Italy and Hungary.
The move in the European Parliament on Thursday means that EU interior ministers meeting in Brussels next Tuesday will be able to approve the plan if they can overcome opposition from a group of Eastern European nations. - Associated Press
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- Associated Press
Hungary's foreign minister says the European Union should take over the financing of refugee camps for Syrians in Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Iraq and, if necessary, support the construction of more
camps there.
Peter Szijjarto said Thursday that "the interest of people fleeing war zones ... is to wait out the end of the war as close as possible to their homes." He said Hungary was willing to make a "massive contribution" to such efforts. - Associated Press
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#BREAKING Migrant influx to Germany rose sharply to 9,100 Wednesday: police
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Hungary has also begun to return asylum-seekers to Serbia, against our advice trib.al/0ChjLcO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPGN5-iU8AA8Zog.jpg
by UN Refugee Agency via twitter 9/17/2015 10:09:44 AM -
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Coming up on @CBCWorldReport : @mevansCBC with the latest on the deepening refugee crisis in Europe #cbcby Ellen Mauro via twitter 9/17/2015 10:40:27 AM
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by Margaret Evans via twitter 9/17/2015 11:24:19 AM
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- Associated Press
Germany's vice chancellor made a new appeal Thursday to other European countries to help shoulder the burden of the influx of migrants.
Germany has made little progress so far in persuading many countries in the European Union to agree to a mandatory redistribution of refugees.
Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said in a video message that Europe needs to move. "Germany is helping. The question is, who is helping Germany?" - Associated Press
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#RefugeeCrisis : Some pictures that will make you smile instead of cry for a change. #CBC
bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-tre… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPGpIscXAAAdQss.pngby Margaret Evans via twitter 9/17/2015 12:05:09 PM -
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- Associated Press
Hungary has also announced its intention to build a 70-kilometre fence along its shared border with Romania to deter migrants, a decision the Romanian government protests.
A statement from Romania Thursday said the fence plan "did not conform to European Union norms" after Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto gave details of its length. Hungary has already built a razor-wire fence with Serbia and has suggested it may do the same with neighbouring Croatia. - Associated Press
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At Horgos people are leaving by taxi or bus "to Croatia" #cbc #refugeecrisis http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPGwqgHW8AIYucR.jpg
by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/17/2015 12:37:59 PM -
More busses taking people to Croatia Horgos is emptying out #CBC #refugeecrisis http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPG0T3oWUAAvAGM.jpg
by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/17/2015 12:54:02 PM -
As usual with no one organising women and children severely disadvantaged getting on the bus. #CBC #refugeecrisis http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPG-Mz9WoAE7SCJ.jpg
by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/17/2015 1:37:07 PM -
- Associated Press
Croatian police say 7,300 migrants have entered the country after the flow of people fleeing war and poverty turned toward the Balkan country instead of Hungary, which sealed its border with Serbia.
Police say migrants have been coming into Croatia through four
entry points. Authorities have been transporting the migrants in
trains and buses, but appeared to be overwhelmed by the influx.
Upon entry, migrants are taken to refugee centres where they are
registered and can apply for asylum. Most, however, have said they don't
want to stay in Croatia, and are eager to move on toward Western
Europe. - Associated Press
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After three days...Croatia already at capacity...another bottle neck in terribly hot weather. #cbc #refugeecrisisby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/17/2015 3:49:12 PM
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Asylum skrs en route hv little info. No one to point them in right direction. Asking journos: Is Croatia open? Slovenia? #cbc #refugeecrisisby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/17/2015 3:51:39 PM
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Croatian media reporting prez. ordered military to be on higher alert re: asylum seeker crisis....numbers now near 9000 #cbc #refugeecrisisby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 9/17/2015 5:05:02 PM
