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The refugees and the recognition work

The film Mediterranea is an essential exercise in imagining the perspective of the weakest. 
Kjetil Røed -

"They will probably be mistreated and tortured"

Human rights organizations are warning against sending two more Chechen men: "Great danger that they will be tortured and killed, and that the Norwegian authorities make the same fatal mistake again," both the Norwegian Helsinki Committee and the Russian Memorial say.
Øystein Windstad -

Better and cheaper?

The chairman of the board of Link AS believes that efficient operations and lower sick leave is the reason why they spend less money than budgeted.
Øystein Windstad -

Very serious

Failure to follow the rules and ensure the quality that has been paid to ensure is illegal, says parliamentary representative Karin Andersen.
Carima Tirillsdottir Heinesen -

Out of control?

Does the UDI not have control over privately run asylum centers? The accounts of Norway's second largest receiving operation, Link AS, show over a number of years a profit of NOK 5 million more than budgeted in the tender budget. Is it the case that some privateers are hurting others' misery?
Carima Tirillsdottir Heinesen -

European Championship in strict asylum policy

The government's additional number to finance the increase in asylum seekers also entails a number of restrictions: everything from stricter requirements for family reunification to cuts in ...
tord.hustveit@venstre.no -

Do not use Muslims as a breach in the immigration debate

"The Norwegian press does not want, can not and does not dare to write about facts," claimed sociologist and public debater Kjetil Rolness to Norwegian editors during the Norwegian Editors' Association ...
Linda Noor -

«Rare money to spare»

Norwegian People's Aid says it is very rare that they have anything left of the money that is budgeted to be spent on welfare for asylum seekers: “As a rule, we spend everything and depend on volunteers and apply for extra money. , "Says Tom Hjertholm, unit leader for refugee and integration in Norwegian People's Aid.
Øystein Windstad -

Control routines are bad

The Guardians' Association for single minor asylum seekers is concerned about understaffing and poor welfare services at the reception centers. "The lack of supervision from the UDI is due," says the receptionist.
Carima Tirillsdottir Heinesen -

Must lower expectations

Director of the UDI, Frode Forfang, says that one cannot see the difference between privately run or ideally run asylum reception centers.
Carima Tirillsdottir Heinesen -

Refugee Letter: Cattle on migration

A fictional letter written by children on hiking.
Alexander Carnera -

Blue sky over brown water

It has been a dry summer in Gaza. And worse, the authorities expect the drinking water to be completely gone by the end of 2016.
Ahmad al-Kabariti -

Nakba without end?

The international community must take responsibility and get on track to resolve the conflict in Israel and Palestine. "Europe and the United States in particular contributed to the continuation of the Holocaust through al-Nakba," says Eleonore and Eitan Bronstein.
mvdfehr@gmail.com -

The escape continues for many women

Many women may experience the escape as walking from the ashes to the fire. They were not safe where they were, but at least they knew them. During the escape, many are an easy prey for abusers. Many people also do not feel safe after coming to Norway.
MODERN TIMES -

The Holocaust should get some rest

Are we serving to keep the wounds of the Holocaust open forever? asks Jewish historian Tony Judt.
Henning Næs -

The Babylon, Haunted and Disorient documentaries

Between 21. September and 4. October, the Internet-based viewing platform Doc Alliance Films focused on films about refugees. Here are some of them.
endreeid@gmail.com -
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