Italy and Libya pledge support on migration
The Italian interior minister has met with Libyan leaders in Tripoli. Migration was at the top of the agenda as ministers from both countries “reaffirmed the importance of their bilateral relations.”
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Rebel forces in Yemen admit responsibility for deadly fire at migrant center
Houthi rebels in Yemen have admitted that their forces had caused a blaze killing 45 people at a migrant center earlier in March. More than a dozen soldiers and officials will be tried in court.
Houthis express regret over migrant deaths in Yemen fire
In Yemen the leader of the Iran-backed Houthi group, which is fighting the government, has expressed "deep regret" over the migrant deaths in a fire last week. He said an investigation is under way, after the UN called for a probe into the incident.
Migrant killed by Balkans' War landmine in Croatia
A landmine exploded in central Croatia killing one migrant and injuring several others. The place where the incident happened remains full of explosives left over from the war nearly three decades ago.
Pope calls for greater cooperation to ensure the right of return of Middle Eastern refugees
Pope Francis has launched an appeal to the international community to make "every possible effort" to facilitate the return of refugees from Syria and Iraq to their homes.
Mali: Child-trafficking, forced child labor on the rise
The trafficking of children has increased in Mali, according to UNHCR, due to conflicts, COVID-19 and deteriorating economic conditions. Children are forced to work in mines and to fight for armed groups; many girls are sexually abused. Among the victims: Refugee and migrant children.
UN refugee agency urges global solutions for displaced Afghans
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has urged the world to keep its focus on Afghanistan. Following a visit to the country, he also called for solutions for the 2.4 million Afghan refugees in the South Asia region.
Unprecedented pace of Ethiopian refugee arrivals in Sudan
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has sounded the alarm on the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The organization warned in a statement published on November 17 that thousands of refugees are fleeing ongoing fighting in the area each day, to seek safety in eastern Sudan.
Afghan interpreters to be granted asylum in the UK
Afghan interpreters who worked with the British armed forces in Afghanistan will be granted asylum in the UK, announced the British Home Secretary and the UK’s Defense Secretary on Saturday, September 19.
Alan Kurdi rescues 133 migrants over the weekend
On Sunday, the crew from the private rescue organization Sea-Eye announced they had taken on board 133 migrants from three different boats off the Libyan coast. Two of the rescues took place on Saturday and a further one happened on Sunday.
Germany sends frigate to patrol off Libya as part of EU operation Irini
The German frigate "Hamburg" set sail from Wilhelmshaven in the north of Germany on August 4. It is expected to reach its Mediterranean patrol zone off the Libyan coast by mid-August. The boat will be part of the EU operation Irini, designed to help enforce a UN weapons embargo on Libya in the hope of stabilizing the country.
Austria forces Afghans back to face war and terror
When Ali Rahimi arrived in Austria in September 2015, he was full of hope. Hope that he would be able to live in peace and learn to read and write. Since his deportation, he lives in constant fear for his life.