Survivors are calling for further resignations in the Church of England after Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his departure following a report on his handling of child abuse by John Smyth. The review found that Welby and other church officials should have reported Smyth’s abuse in 2013. Deputy lead bishop Julie Conalty stated that more senior members of the Church should be questioned about their knowledge of abuse, acknowledging the Church as “not a safe institution” and emphasizing the need to prioritize victims and survivors.
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Europe’s deadly border theatre is back | Migration
On July 10, Greece's migration minister Thanos Plevris announced legislation to deny asylum to irregular migrants arriving from North Africa, prompting immediate backlash from human rights organizations. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a controversial deal with France to combat small boat crossings, reflecting a broader trend across Europe of restrictive migration policies fueled by far-right rhetoric, which criminalizes migrants and reinforces a divisive narrative. Want More Context? 🔎
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