Mystery around alleged death of girl on Greek-Turkish border
A major German news weekly has retracted a series of articles about an incident involving refugees on the Evros River.
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UK arrests suspect in connection with 27 Channel deaths
Police in the UK have arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of having played a key role in the fatal Channel crossing incident one year ago. The man was detained in southwestern in the UK town of Cheltenham following a joint investigation by UK and French authorities.
Hidden from sight: The dangers of clandestine migration journeys
Migrants are using increasingly creative ways to journey to their destinations, often ignoring the risks involved. So-called clandestine journeys, which often involve stowing away in cars, lorries, boats, trains or planes are among the most dangerous ways people can travel.
UN: 50,000 deaths on migration routes since 2014
More than 50,000 people have died on global migration routes since 2014, according to the latest numbers released by the United Nations.
UK: Man dies at Manston migrant processing center
A man who was being held in the Manston migrant processing center in Kent has died. He is believed to have crossed the English Channel in a small boat nine days ago. The cause of his death is unknown.
Melilla tragedy: 'Spanish agents threw rocks against migrants'
In a report on the investigation of last year's Melilla border tragedy, Spain's national ombudsman has questioned the official version of the facts provided by the interior ministry. Several aspects emerged from the inquiries concerning the Spanish police, including the use of force and a failure to rescue.
Trial begins after death of asylum seeker 31 years ago
A trial against a German man accused of murder in a 1991 arson attack on a refugee center in Saarlouis begins in Germany today. The fire resulted in the death of a Ghanaian asylum seeker.
Road accident in Algeria kills migrants
Algerian TV reports that 16 people were killed after two pickup trucks collided in the south of the country. Among the victims were 13 Guineans, a Malian and two Algerians. Three people were also seriously injured.
Migration: Border controls stepped up between France and Italy
Controls at the border between France and Italy have been tightened again this week following a spat between the two countries over the issue of migration. Last week, an Afghan man died near the border.
Stateless man trapped in Paris airport for 18 years dies in terminal
An Iranian whose irregular immigration status obliged him to spend nearly two decades in a Paris airport, inspiring a Steven Spielberg movie starring Tom Hanks, died on Saturday at the terminal.
Spanish list reveals extensive use of tear gas against migrants in Melilla tragedy
A member of Spain's parliament says Spanish police launched scores of tear gas projectiles in an attempt to prevent a large number of migrants from breaking into the enclave of Melilla from Morocco in June.
BBC documentary reveals complicity of Moroccan, Spanish authorities in Melilla tragedy
A data-driven documentary produced for the BBC's "Africa Eye" program reveals details on the deadly events that took place on the border of Spain's Melilla enclave on June 24, leaving at least 23 migrants dead and many others still unaccounted for. The film raises some serious accusations against both the Spanish and Moroccan governments.