The opinion piece, authored by Matthaios Tsimitakis and published by Al Jazeera, discusses the implications of the new European Union Migration Pact. The author highlights concerns that the pact undermines the right to seek asylum and will lead to increased suffering among asylum-seekers and migrants. The pact introduces measures such as accelerated asylum procedures at border camps, potential opt-outs from EU asylum rules during crises, and expanded biometrics and surveillance practices. These provisions pose significant risks to refugees fleeing war, persecution, or natural disasters, potentially subjecting them to deportation, increased dangers during sea crossings, and forced resettlement to unsafe third countries. The piece suggests that the pact may exacerbate humanitarian crises and calls for urgent attention to safeguarding the rights of asylum-seekers and migrants.
