154 Somali refugees were sent to Germany from Ethiopia last week. The resettlement was made possible through a program run by the German and Ethiopian governments, the UN migration agency, and the UN refugee agency.
More Afghans than Syrians have migrated to the European Union so far this year, according to official data. The number is expected to double next year.
The EU has delivered only three-quarters of a two-year program due to be completed by the end of October. Among those left in limbo are people evacuated from Libya on a promise of resettlement in Europe.
Pope Francis celebrated Mass on the 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. During the mass he called for particular attention to be paid to "all those on the periphery who, together with migrants and refugees, are victims of a throwaway culture." He entreated those listening to make sure that “no one was left behind.”
The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR said brutal violence in northern Nigeria has forced thousands of people to flee into neighboring Niger.
Libya is one of the most important transit points for migrants who want to cross the Mediterrean to reach Europe. Many holding camps are run by smugglers and people are subjected to horrendous conditions. DW caught up with survivors of the refugee camp's horrors who managed to escape to Niger, Libya's southern neighbor.
According to the security minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the number of migrants currently stands at 3,500, down from over 6,000 previously. While the overall situation is improving, the minister said, a lack of border police and equipment pose problems.
The Espero association near Paris is offering free courses to refugees and asylum seekers to learn about beekeeping, permaculture and composting. They hope these courses will lead to better integration in France. InfoMigrants went along to meet up with the apprentice beekeepers and their teachers.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto slammed the new Italian government's decision to open its ports to private charity ships disembarking migrants rescued at sea. He called the move "deplorable and dangerous" and said the move would create a lasting diplomatic clash between his country and Italy. His Italian counterpart meanwhile called for sanctions for EU member states who refuse to take on migrants under a proposed redistribution scheme.
Migration caused by natural disasters and violent conflict is on the rise: In the first half of 2019 alone, more than 10 million new people lost their homes due to extreme weather and political instability. Humanitarians and activists are warning of a "climate apartheid" and an "unprecedented" threat to human rights.
The number of asylum seekers receiving benefits decreased considerably in 2018. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, the number went down by 12%.
Many migrant and refugee children in Europe face barriers to accessing school education. Challenges include not enough trained teachers, language barriers and poverty.