Libya: UN Draws bleak picture of situation of refugees & migrants
The United Nations has drawn a bleak picture of the situation of migrants and refugees in Libya, pointing out that the climate of lawlessness in […]
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Morocco to deport 141 migrants arrested after assault on Melilla fence
The Moroccan government on Monday said it would deport 141 migrants arrested on Sunday as they tried to force their way through the barbed wire […]
Over 30 illegal migrants rescued off Morocco’s northern coast
Moroccan authorities announced that 31 illegal migrants were rescued in the sea north of Morocco, while the smuggler, a Malian national, was arrested. On Monday, […]
Algeria’s coastguard intercepts 286 migrants en route to Europe
Algeria’s Defense Ministry on Sunday said coastguard has picked up 286 would-be illegal migrants heading across the Mediterranean to Europe by boat. According to a […]
Italy to send naval mission off Libya to stop migrant boats
The Italian government has sent a mission plan to the parliament to deploy several ships in Libyan waters by the end of August, Reuters reported […]
Mediterranean Migrant crossings Hit 224,000 in 2015- UNHCR
The United Nations refugee agency says some 224,000 migrants and refugees have crossed the Mediterranean to Europe so far this year. William Spindler, a spokesman […]