Rescued migrant cites 'discrimination towards the poor' as his reason to migrate
One migrant who arrived in the Italian city of Ravenna on March 21 onboard the Emergency NGO rescue ship Life Support shared his story with the NGO's staff.
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On Lebanon's Syria Street, a deceptive calm prevails
Syria Street, in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, was for many years a microcosm of the war across the border: a scene of bloody conflicts. Nowadays things are quieter, but the calm is fragile.
Senegal: Migration plays a key role in election debates
On Sunday, Senegal will head to the polls. Migration has become one of the big topics of debate after 12 years of Macky Sall’s rule doesn’t appear to have stopped the numbers of youths attempting to migrate towards Europe in the sea1
Anti-migrant mood as Bulgaria prepares to join Schengen area
Ahead of Bulgaria’s partial accession to Europe’s Schengen zone, a mood of hostility towards migrants – stoked by politicians – is reportedly growing.
EU criticized over migration deal with Egypt
The EU rights watchdog has expressed concern over a 7.4 billion euro agreement between the EU and the government of Egypt. It's feared the deal, mainly aimed at stopping migrants reaching Europe, could put human rights at risk.