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Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · 6h

🙋 Our colleague @dianavolpe.bsky.social providing much needed insight on how Italy outsources its 'dirty work' to Libya as part of a migration agreement, and why recent attacks on rescue ships are unlikely to turn the tide ⤵️

www.rfi.fr/en/internati...

Italy-Libya migration pact under scrutiny as bullets fly

Years of criticism of an EU-backed migration pact between Italy and Libya are coming to a head as migrant rescuers say the Libyan coastguard has begun firing directly at them.

www.rfi.fr

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Di Volpe @dianavolpe.bsky.social · 20d

I shared some of my thoughts on the relationship between the EU, search and rescue NGOs, and the so-called Libyan coast guard in a conversation with Frey here:

Frey Lindsay @freylindsay.bsky.social · 20d

Everybody knows the Libyan Coast Guard is involved in the mass abuse/torture/murder of people in Libya. Over the years this hasn't been enough for the EU to break off its partnership. The LCG is now targeting NGOs - apparently that used to be a Commission red line, but we'll see if it still is.

Beyond Slavery @beyondslavery.bsky.social · 20d

The Libyan Coast Guard fired hundreds of bullets at a rescue ship. The European Commission had suggested direct fire would be a ‘red line’. Now the line has been crossed, they show no signs of ending the partnership with Libya. ✍️ @freylindsay.bsky.social

www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...

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Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · 20d

Good morning from Clare College, Cambridge!

We kick off the first day of our annual #BorderCrim2025 workshop this morning with a fantastic panel from our Border Policing and Emotions thematic group.

Find the whole program here: www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/even...

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Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · Aug 27

Interested in any of these titles? Come and review one for us! Book reviewers receive a free e-copy or print copy in exchange for 750-1,000 words of their insight into the text. Email our book reviews editor nayera.bordercrim[at]gmail.com for more info 📖

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Lou Calvey @loucalvey.bsky.social · Aug 27

Government plans to halve the ‘move on period’ for Refugees, reducing it to 28 days.

28 days to find a job, get a deposit, and find somewhere to live. Thousands of street homeless refugees by the time winter hits.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Charities warn of rise in rough sleeping among refugees this winter in UK

Ministers urged to rethink plan to halve period asylum seekers given to find housing after decision on their case

www.theguardian.com

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Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · Aug 4

In just over 11 minutes, Removed reveals the harsh reality of immigration detention for racialised women. This powerful film was created by @aviddetention.bsky.social, Unchained Collective, Francesca Esposito, survivors and grassroots groups.

Watch here ⤵️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=287m...

What Really Happens in UK Immigration Detention? | Removed Exposes the Truth

YouTube video by AVID Detention

www.youtube.com

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Jul 30

It says a lot about where we're going that the BBC is now running stories in which they ask lifeboat crews whether they will apologise for using their boats to save lives

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Frey Lindsay @freylindsay.bsky.social · Jul 3

For ‪@eualive.bsky.social: EU Migration chief Brunner has begun talking about the 'weaponisation' of migration from Libya to the EU, orchestrated by Russia and Belarus - suggesting he may be considering invoking 'hybrid warfare' to justify harsher (or more openly harsh) methods in the Mediterranean.

Internal Affairs Commissioner seeks new migration deals in Libya

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner is expected to travel to Libya ...

eualive.net

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Frey Lindsay @freylindsay.bsky.social · Jul 3

Mitie, a major player in UK immigration detention, has just been awarded $192m to run the infamous Campsfield immigration prison when it reopens later this year. This makes a certain sense - it was Mitie's running of Campsfield which saw it shut in the first place. www.forbes.com/sites/freyli...

$192m Contract To Reopen Notorious U.K. Immigration Detention Center

The center was closed in 2019 amid outcry over conditions for inmates. The government, pledging to do things differently, has hired the same contractor to run it.

www.forbes.com

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Brian Vatteroth @brianvat.bsky.social · Jun 8

URGENT! UN experts demanded safe passage for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's ship Madleen, you can join them by putting Israel on notice. It only takes a minute.
actionnetwork.org/letters/form...

Formal Notice Regarding the Civilian Humanitarian Vessel Madleen and the Legal Obligations of the State of Israel Under International Law

Today, UN experts demanded safe passage for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's ship Madleen, you can join them by putting Israel on notice. As the Madleen sails from Catania toward Gaza carrying un...

actionnetwork.org

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · Jun 5

From yesterday: New report finds that children continue to be prosecuted for arriving across the Channel | Sonia Lenegan

New report finds that children continue to be prosecuted for arriving across the Channel - Free Movement

A new report from Humans for Rights Network, Oxford Border Criminologies, Refugee Legal Support and Captain Support UK, "I told them the truth" looks at the

freemovement.org.uk

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Di Volpe @dianavolpe.bsky.social · Jun 3

What an incredible couple of days. Thankful and honoured to be able to join these conversations.

Nicola Palmer @nicolapalmer.bsky.social · Jun 2

What an incredible 2 days @uctlaw.bsky.social with Tendayi Achiume discussing corporate borders & decolonial migration with Noura Erakat, Fatima Khan, John Reynolds @catbriddick.bsky.social, @mfbosworth.bsky.social, Lufuno Sadiki, Nomfundo Ramalekana & @htuhairwe.bsky.social @bordercrim.bsky.social

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · May 24

The ideological basis of the biology is destiny movement is identical to the ideological basis of the men's rights movement. There are no essential differences in the ontology of sex advanced by JK Rowling when compared to that of Andrew Tate.

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · May 24

JK Rowling has emerged from the shadows as a funder of the anti-feminist biology is destiny movement.

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Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · May 22

📢 Call for Papers: A special issue workshop on credibility assessment in refugee status determination will be held at the University of Copenhagen, Oct 23–24, 2025. Interdisciplinary contributions welcome!
🗓 Submission deadline: 1 July 2025
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Special issue call for papers: (Re-)constructing Credibility in Refugee Status Determination

MOBILE Center of Excellence for Global Mobility Law at the University of Copenhagen invites submissions for papers for a special issue on the role of credibility assessments in refugee status…

mobilitylaw.ku.dk

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Mattia Pinto @mattia800.bsky.social · May 21

🚨Funded PhD alert!

@uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social is offering a 3-year PGR studentship (stipend + fee waiver).

Apply by 31 May 2025.

Critical human rights & crim law; socio-legal theory & methods? Get in touch: I’d love to support strong applications!

Info: www.york.ac.uk/law/study/fu...

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Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · May 15

🌍 What is owed, by whom, to Global South citizens on the move?
Join us for Race, Refuge & Repair, a hybrid colloquium exploring race, law, decolonisation & refugee protection from a Global South perspective.
Keynote: Prof Tendayi Achiume & Tshepo Madlingozi
Details: www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/even...

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Nicola Palmer @nicolapalmer.bsky.social · May 14

The programme for ‘Race, Refuge & Repair’ is out!

Speakers from 14 countries discussing Palestine, Rwanda, South Africa, Tunisia, Egypt, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Libya & Italy.
@madlingozi.bsky.social @catbriddick.bsky.social @bordercrim.bsky.social

www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/even...

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Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · May 5

[Call for Book Reviewers 📚] Are you interested in reviewing books on border control and migration? We're looking for contributors to review the titles below. Get in touch at [email protected] Spread the word!

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rainbowmigration.bsky.social @rainbowmigration.bsky.social · May 8

📣 We've joined over 50 other organisations in signing an open letter to the Home Secretary, coordinated by Conversation Over Borders, calling for safe housing for people seeking asylum.

Add your name as an individual or organisation: buff.ly/11qXQOT

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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · May 7

People have literally been enslaved there. What the absolute fuck.

Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · May 7

BREAKING: Immigrant rights advocates ask federal judge in Boston to halt reportedly imminent deportation flight taking 3rd-country nationals to Libya. "Libya has a long record of extreme human rights violations," the attorneys say. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

LibyaTROMotDVD050725

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Refugees in Libya @refugeesinlibya.bsky.social · May 7

BREAKING NEWS ⚠️⚠️ 🧵

We have received a distress alert from a group of over 100 women, children and 250 men, currently being held for ransom in Zawiya, Libya. The warehouse where they are detained is known as “Osama Prison.” Or #Almasri

130 of them were captured at sea on May 2, 2025.

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Di Volpe @dianavolpe.bsky.social · May 7

fucking hell

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Di Volpe @dianavolpe.bsky.social · May 6

The UK government: people seeking asylum should arrive here through LEGAL ROUTES

Also the government when people seeking asylum arrive here through legal routes:

Migrants' Rights Network @migrantsrights.bsky.social · May 6

Recent proposals to restrict #asylum claims incl discriminatory measures to prevent those with Pakistani, Nigerian + Sri Lankan nationalities from acquiring intl #StudentVisas, based on the Gov’s demonising assessment that these nationalities are more likely to ‘abuse’ the system by claiming asylum.

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Di Volpe @dianavolpe.bsky.social · May 2

Really excited to join such a fantastic line of speakers for this event at the end of May.

Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · May 1

[New Event] Join us for Race, Refuge & Repair: Rethinking Migration from the Global South (29–30 May, hybrid) — a powerful colloquium exploring the ties between colonial and postcolonial governance, international law, migration, and refugee protection: www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/even...

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Di Volpe @dianavolpe.bsky.social · Apr 29

Come work with me!

Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · Apr 29

We're hiring! 📢
Are you passionate about social media, content creation, and communications—with a strong interest in migration and border control? You might be the perfect fit for our Research & Communications Officer role at Border Criminologies.
Spread the word: www.law.ox.ac.uk/research-and...

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