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Greece’s Asylum Freeze Sparks Global Outcry Amid Crete Migrant Surge

In a move that has ignited fierce backlash from human rights organizations and the United Nations, Greece has passed legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. The three-month suspension, approved by parliament with 177 votes in favor and 74 against, allows for expedited repatriation without prior identification. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the measure as a “difficult but necessary decision” in response to a sharp rise in irregular arrivals, particularly from Libya to the island of Crete. Over 7,000 migrants have reached Crete and nearby Gavdos this year, straining local resources and prompting concerns from the tourism industry. Rights groups, including the International Rescue Committee, have condemned the ban as illegal and inhumane, warning it violates international and European law. The UNHCR echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right regardless of how or wh...
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Gaza’s Water Crisis Deepens: UNICEF Warns of Looming Catastrophe

Gaza is teetering on the edge of a humanitarian disaster as its water infrastructure collapses under the weight of conflict and blockade, according to UNICEF. The agency has described the situation as a “man-made drought,” with only 40% of drinking water production facilities still operational.

UNICEF spokesperson James Elder warned that children are at immediate risk of dying from thirst, as access to clean water has plummeted far below emergency standards. The crisis is compounded by a fuel blockade that has crippled the operation of water pumps and distribution systems, leaving over two million Palestinians without reliable access to safe water.

The consequences are already visible: a 50% surge in malnutrition among children under five was reported between April and May, and half a million people are facing hunger. Elder emphasized that the crisis is not due to logistical failure but political inaction, noting that with sufficient fuel, hundreds of wells could resume operation within a day.

As the blockade continues and humanitarian aid remains restricted, UNICEF has called this the most critical moment since the conflict began. Without urgent intervention, the most basic element of life—water—may become the deadliest weapon in Gaza’s ongoing tragedy. 



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