EU Detention Hubs: Unpacking the Power Dynamics Behind Migrant Returns and Asylum Seeker Rights
Original framing: “EU ‘return hubs’: what are they, and how will they change the rights of migrants and asylum seekers?” — The Conversation - Global
The EU's Returns Regulation is part of a broader trend of securitization and externalization of borders, which has its roots in the colonial era. This policy shift is reminiscent of the 'repatriation' policies of the 19th century, which forcibly returned indigenous peoples to their ancestral lands.
The EU's Returns Regulation is part of a broader trend of securitization and externalization of borders, which has its roots in the colonial era.
This policy shift is reminiscent of the 'repatriation' policies of the 19th century, which forcibly returned indigenous peoples to their ancestral lands. The EU's approach to migration is characterized by a focus on control and securitization, which erases the cultural and spiritual identities of migrants and asylum seekers. Decolonizing migration policies, adopting a human rights-based approach, and investing in community-based solutions are essential steps towards creating a more just and equitable migration system.