Dozens of migrants found drowned off Italian coast
The bodies were found in Cutro in eastern Italy. The migrants reportedly drowned after their boat broke up against rocky reefs.
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Turkey earthquakes: 'I heard voices from under the rubble,' says Syrian refugee
Mustapha, a 26-year-old Syrian refugee, is desperately searching for his sister, her husband and children who are believed to be trapped underneath the rubble of their collapsed building in Antakya, Turkey. Eight days after the earthquakes, Mustapha wants to believe they are still alive.
'Sweden as we know it is dying': From welcoming migrants to discouraging them
Sweden used to be seen as one of Europe's most welcoming countries for refugees. However, a right-wing conservative government coalition propped up by a far-right party is changing Sweden's migration policy and hardening its stance towards migrants and asylum seekers.
Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria also affect millions of displaced people
The series of earthquakes and aftershocks that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday have killed more than 5,000 people, including high numbers of displaced people already present in both north-western Syria and south-eastern Turkey.
UNHCR chief says Pope's voice important for refugees
The voice of Pope Francis is very important in Africa, said UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi during a visit to Vatican City and Rome. He met with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as well as Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
At least 6 out of 10 Channel migrants qualify for asylum, UK Refugee Council
At least 60% of those who crossed the Channel in small boats in 2022 will be recognized as refugees, Britain’s Refugee Council says. Its analysis, published Tuesday, is based on Home Office data.
'The Swimmers' tells the true story of two refugee sisters who did something extraordinary
InfoMigrants spoke with the film's director Sally El Hosaini about how war upturns people's lives and why Yusra and Sarah Mardini's story is far from over.
Switzerland freezes admission of resettlement refugees
Switzerland has announced a temporary halt to its participation in a UN program to take in vulnerable refugees. The government says the influx of war refugees from Ukraine has pushed it to the limit.
'Creative solutions' to a refugee housing problem in Hamburg
Where can European cities find accommodation for the increasing number of asylum seekers and refugees? The German city of Hamburg has found an answer with 'tiny houses'.
IRC warns of winter hardships for migrants as temperatures drop
The International Rescue Commmittee (IRC) has called for more humanitarian assistance and safe accommodation for all those fleeing war and persecution as winter approaches.
Germany: Refugees on track to become train drivers
A labor integration program by the German rail network will soon see 13 refugees become fully-qualified train drivers. It won't solve the country's critical labor shortage, but for the migrant trainees it's a dream come true.
HRW documents allegations of sexual abuse against refugees in Egypt
The organization Human Rights Watch has released a report in which it documents at least 11 incidents of sexual violence between 2016 and 2022 committed against refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls in Egypt. According to HRW, three of the rapes resulted in pregnancy, and all of the women experienced "severe physical effects."