Tens of thousands of migrants pass through Saudi Arabia, state officials say
Over the past year, Saudi authorities have reportedly arrested over 50,000 migrants without papers. Almost all of them hailed from Yemen or Ethiopia.
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New financing for EU-IOM initiative in Horn of Africa
The European Union has decided to commit an additional 18 million euros to its joint initiative with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Horn of Africa. The initiative aims at improving assistance to migrants along the migrant routes that depart from the region.
No choice: Migrants kidnapped for ransom
'Travel now, pay later' schemes offered by smugglers seem to be increasing the risks to migrants and refugees, especially in parts of Africa. One of the dangers is being kidnapped for ransom, a business that thrives in lawless regions and traps migrants with no way out.
Cooperation on migrants in East, Horn of Africa countries
The border agencies of eight countries in the East and Horn of Africa have committed to the establishment of ''inter-agency cross-border technical working groups'' to facilitate the management of migrant flows, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports.
Is the EU's migration deal with Sudan harming migrants and refugees?
The EU spends hundreds of millions to curb migration into the bloc. But are those funds leading to positive change or causing further harm? A recent report reveals that in the case of Sudan, EU funds end up being used by local government departments that are complicit or even actively involved in egregious human rights abuses.
Seventy percent migrants from Libya victims of trafficking: study
A recent study by Link Campus University confirms that 70 percent of migrants who come from Libya to Italy have been victims of human trafficking.
EU-Horn of Africa migration policy inherently flawed, new report suggests
A new joint report takes a critical stance on the European Union's Khartoum Process and suggests it puts more migrants in harm's way, instead of limiting mass migration and combating issues of trafficking and smuggling.
Abdi's story: 'I am happy but I miss my family '
31-year old Abdi fled the Al-Shabaab armed group in Somalia and then waited for some time in Libya. He eventually arrived in Italy thanks to some help from other migrants.
Dozens of Somali refugees killed off Yemen coast
More than 30 Somalis have died after gunfire from a helicopter struck their boat off Hodeida's coast in Yemen. It is not clear who was behind the attack.
Don't forget Ethiopia starvation risk, says German NGO
The Menschen für Menschen charity has said 5.7 million Ethiopians could die of a lack of food. Part of the problem is that other countries are faring even worse and thus getting most of the publicity.