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1,088 migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week
The rescued migrants included 1,241 women and 776 children, it added.
Egypt, UN hold second meeting of Joint Platform for Migrants and Refugees in Egypt
On this occasion, the platform launched a joint report titled âCommon Situational Analysis on Education and Health Services for Migrants and Refugees in Egypt.â
Egypt keen to provide migrants, refugees with decent life: Foreign Ministry
Every year the world celebrates Migrants Day on 18 December which aims to raise awareness about the challenges and difficulties of international migration.
116 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast
“Among them were 20 women and 7 children. They embarked from Zuwara one day earlier despite bad conditions. The International Red Cross (IRC) and the UNHCR provided urgent medical care, food and water to all survivors,” UNHCR said.
EU agency concerned with COVID-19 impact on migrants, asylum seekers
Latest FRA quarterly bulletin on migration said the coronavirus containment measures led to a 90% decrease in asylum applications in April 2020
Erdogan orders coast guard to stop migrants crossing Aegean
âA landmark EU-Turkey agreement to curb irregular migration to EU has collapsed,â says Mitsotakis
Italy arrests 3 men including 2 Egyptians for torturing migrants in Libya
The three captors, aged between 24 and 27, include two Egyptians and one Guinean man, have been accused of torture, kidnapping, and mistreating dozens of people.
62 drowned off Libyan coast in worst Mediterranean tragedy
Rescued migrants should not be sent to detention centres, says UNHCR spokesperson
Migrants in Tripoli stage hunger strike, demanding better protection by UN
Strike took place as conflict in Tripoli shows no sign of slowing
Libya Tajoura attack: Migrants caught up in spiral of violence
âThis is another example of the suffering of migrants living in countries of crisesâ
Around 65 migrants drown off coast of Tunisia
Boat capsized in Mediterranean Sea in deadliest migrant boat sinking in months
117 migrants believed to have drowned in Mediterranean
Latest shipwrecks put death toll in January on at 200
Migrants from EU boosting the German economy: study
Migrants from across the European Union have made a considerable contribution to economic growth in Europe’s powerhouse, a fresh study by a leading German think tank reveals. But they don’t always get the jobs they want.Workers from fellow European Union countries were crucial in increasing economic output in Germany between 2011 and 2016, a study …
Spain rescues nearly 1,000 migrants at sea over two days
Despite an overall decline in the number of migrants into Europe the sea crossing appears more dangerous than ever. International organizations will meet in Geneva Monday to discuss the crisis.The Spanish coast guard has rescued nearly 1,000 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea over the past two days. The maritime rescue service said it pulled more …
Egypt unique model for hosting migrants, refugees: diplomatsÂ
In 2017, Egypt experienced highest number of arrivals since 2013, close to 40,000, UNHCR says
Magnum Photos publishes guide on Europe for refugees, migrants
Roughly 1 million people applied for asylum in the European Union last year. A special guide published in several languages now gives them practical tips and useful background information on the history of Europe.Poles, Czechs, Slovaks, Belarussians, Lithuanians, Ukrainians, Hungarians, Germans – they were once all refugees themselves. Roughly 20 million people were displaced by …
In Video: Illegal Sudanese migrants rescued from the Mediterranean
Death toll of capsized migrant boat rises from 42 to 51
A boat carrying hundreds of illegal migrants sank on Wednesday
Egypt contributes to solving refugee crisis: Al-Sisi
The Egyptian president addressed the UN general assembly at the summit for migrants and refugees
In Tunisia, returning migrants find a ray of hope
As the European Union searches for solutions to its migrant crisis, a program for returning migrants in Tunisia boasts a stunning success rate.
Afghan migrants fear backlash after WĂŒrzburg attack
Afghan asylum seekers in Germany say the recent terror attack in WĂŒrzburg could further delay their asylum applications and trigger a backlash against them. They urge not to be painted with the same brush.
Italy rescues 4,500 migrants in one day
Italy’s Coast Guard says it has rescued more than 4,500 migrants from the Mediterranean in the past 24 hours. Italy has become a main entry point for Europe-bound asylum seekers since the closure of the Balkan route.
Egypt expresses concerns over EU-Turkey deal on refugees
The agreement restricts refugees’ entrance to Europe, violates international law, says FM spokesperson
Tempers flare between Nicaragua, Costa Rica over US-bound Cuban asylum seekers
Nicaragua has sent thousands of Cubans back to Costa Rica after the US-bound migrants stormed the border, accusing San Jose of sparking a crisis. Cuban influx fueled by rumors US will reverse its liberal asylum policy. Nicaragua has sent thousands of Cubans back to Costa Rica after the US-bound migrants stormed the border, accusing San …
More than 1,000 migrants rescued off coast of Libya: Italian coast guard
Ships from several different EU countries have particpated in a rescue mission in the Mediterranean Sea. Some of the vessels were part of the bloc’s new anti-smuggling operation. The Italian coast guard said around 1,042 migrants were rescued from overcrowded boats on Wednesday while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe. Vessels from Ireland, …
4 young Egyptians named among dead migrants
The news comes following the documentation of high numbers of Egyptian minors travelling to Italy
2,215 migrants, 1,067 weapons apprehended in September: Army
Rocket-propelled grenades recovered, Ministry of Defence says
Opinion: Europe’s grand challenge – Africa’s future
Africa’s population will be five times Europe’s by mid-century. Will the continent become a permanent source of desperate migrants, or a fabulous investment opportunity? Europe needs to engage, massively. The wave of migrants coming into Europe at the moment has a proximate cause – sectarian war and chaos in the Middle East – but it …
EU ambassador explains, defends Europeâs response to refugee crisis
Ambassador Moran says the parliament has been âconspicuous by its absenceâ
Egyptâs Foreign Ministry launches another fiery shot at Europe on refugees
Ministry accuses Europe of paying lip-service to human rights