Shipwreck off Algerian coast claims 11 lives
Eleven people have died in a shipwreck off the coast of Algeria. Five others – including two children – were rescued, having spent 14 hours at sea.
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France: Eastern Pyrenees is the new crossing point for migrants arriving from Spain
In the eastern Pyrenees, on the border between France and Spain, the number of migrants arriving is increasing. French authorities said they intercepted a record number of 13,000 people in 2021 in Cerbère, the first French village after the border. In the nearest big city Perpignan, associations helping migrants say they are overwhelmed.
'They disappeared into the fog': Nada's sister and nephew are missing off the coast of Andalusia
Hizia, a 39-year-old Algerian woman, set sail for Spain on the evening of December 31. She was traveling with her two children, 9-year-old Mohammed and 14-year-old Omar. They left Oran on the Algerian coast with 13 other people, but the boat capsized off the coast of Andalusia. Omar was rescued by a merchant ship, but Hizia and her youngest son are still missing.
Europol arrests 24 for smuggling migrants, drugs and stolen goods
Europol announced that 24 suspects have been arrested for smuggling migrants, drugs and stolen goods into and through Europe.
Italian president urges EU and Africa to do more on migrants
During a visit to Algeria, Italian president Sergio Mattarella said on the issue of migration that "Europe and Africa are called upon to do more, as part of collaboration that is open, effective and sincere, where the positions may at times be distant but always respectful and constructive."
Migrants hit and killed by train in southern France
Three migrants were killed and one injured after a train in southern France struck them. The migrants were reportedly lying or sleeping on or near the tracks at the time of the incident.
More migrant sea crossings to Spain
About 8,000 migrants arrived in Spain in September, breaking a monthly record for this year. The number of tragedies at sea is also rising.
France to reduce visas for Maghreb countries in migration spat
Paris has accused former colonies of not doing enough to allow illegal immigrants to return. Algeria has summoned the French ambassador in response to the decision.
Around 40 Moroccan migrants returned by Algeria via land border
On Tuesday, September 27, Algeria reportedly returned about 40 Moroccan migrants to Morocco via its land border.
Eight bodies wash up on Spanish beaches
The bodies of eight migrants, thought to be of North African origin, have been found on beaches in southern Spain since Sunday. One child and three women were among the corpses. The authorities said they could have come from one or several small boats.
Libya: Moroccan families demand safe return of detained migrants
Hundreds of Moroccan nationals are being held in inhumane conditions in Libyan detention centers, a human rights group reports. The families are urging the Moroccan government to intervene.
Six migrants found dead in Tunisian desert
Two women and four children were found dead in the Tunisian desert, confirmed an official on Thursday. It is presumed they "died of thirst."