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.
Morocco
Following false rumors, hundreds of migrants attempt to enter Spanish enclave Ceuta
Almost 300 migrants attempted to enter the Spanish enclave Ceuta on the African continent earlier this week. At least five people were arrested by border guards.
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.
Video: A young boy's unusual journey to escape poverty
Fifteen-year-old Younes from Morocco embarked upon an unusual journey to escape poverty. He swam over three hours to reach the Spanish enclave of Melilla, only to have his dreams shattered. This is the story of Younes – the boy who risked his life, and his hopes, in the Mediterranean.
Spain accused of asylum seeker pushback to Morocco
A group of 125 migrants was reportedly pushed back from the Spanish enclave of Peñón di Vélez de la Gomera to Morocco, according to various Spanish NGOs.
'Greatest challenge to human rights' – UN demands support for rising number of 'environmental migrants'
The UN human rights chief has called on countries to take in people uprooted by natural disasters. According to a new World Bank report, climate change could cause some 216 million people in six regions to move within their countries by 2050.
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.
Spain stops 350 migrants from scaling Melilla fence
Spanish border guards have stopped 350 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa from entering the enclave of Melilla from neighboring Morocco. Many sub-Saharan Africans choose Melilla and nearby Ceuta as a gateway into Europe.
Morocco navy rescues more than 400 Europe-bound migrants
Morocco's navy says it has recently rescued hundreds of migrants on their way to Europe. Attempted sea crossings in the Mediterranean and Atlantic continue to increase.
Spain: 46 migrants rescued off Gran Canaria
Another group of mainly sub-Saharan migrants has been saved off the Canary Islands. The number of sea arrivals has risen once again and Spanish rescue officials are working around the clock.
Ceuta: Court suspends repatriations of migrant minors
Following legal action by rights campaigners a Spanish court on Monday suspended the repatriation to Morocco of a group of unaccompanied minors who crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in May.