Leslie Carretero

1 week ago | infomigrants.net | Leslie Carretero

"The accommodation conditions for unaccompanied minors are often among the most precarious in child protection," the parliamentary commission reported in its latest assessment, which raised concerns about the overall welcoming conditions for children in the care of child welfare services (ASE).

1 week ago | infomigrants.net | Leslie Carretero

For months, the 1,900 migrants staying at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) center in Agadez have protested their living conditions and demanding their resettlement elsewhere in Niger—or in a third country. The suspension of food stamp distribution in February and the arrest of eight residents last week have exacerbated an already tense situation. People have been protesting daily for 194 days—just over six months.

3 weeks ago | infomigrants.net | Leslie Carretero

What happened during the night of Sunday, March 16 to Monday, March 17 in Sfax, in east-central Tunisia? That night, 612 sub-Saharan migrants were intercepted at sea by the Tunisian coast guard, the National Guard announced. Eighteen bodies were also recovered. But since this large-scale operation, these people intercepted by the authorities cannot be found. "They haven't returned to the camp," Abdul*, a Sierra Leonean doctor who lives in the olive groves on the outskirts of Sfax, told InfoMigrants.

1 month ago | infomigrants.net | Leslie Carretero

The United States is UNHCR’s largest donor, contributing about 40 percent of its budget. As of September 2024, the agency had nearly 20,000 employees. InfoMigrants: What is your reaction to the announcement of the US funding freeze? Josselin Brémaud: We are facing an extremely serious crisis, and the funding situation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is uncertain.

1 month ago | infomigrants.net | Leslie Carretero

It was early afternoon when Jean-Paul* finished his first deliveries of the day. The tall, young man parked his bike in front of the colorful storefront situated at 210 rue Saint-Denis, in the heart of Paris. He felt at home as soon as he walked through the door. The place was welcoming: velvet sofas and armchairs were set out on the ground floor. A "kitchen" area was set up with dishes, two microwaves, and hot drinks, with a phone charging station on the opposite side.