Arnaud Yao experienced slavery in Libya before crossing the Mediterranean to reach Italy. The 28-year-old Ivorian uses his experience to help other migrants on the Franco-Italian border.
Ordinary Tunisians are volunteering to help sub-Saharan African residents who are being persecuted. They say the issues behind the current crisis — racism and migration — should have been tackled long ago.
The UK government wants to put an end to people crossing the Channel in small boats with controversial legislation that would see asylum seekers deported. Activists say the plans could violate international law.
A national soccer player from Pakistan seeking medical treatment for her three-year-old son was among the 71 migrants confirmed dead in a shipwreck off Italy's southern coast eight days ago. Further details about the tragic journey1
The shipwreck off the Calabrian coast of Italy on February 26 was one of the worst of the decade. Many say Italy's strict immigration policy is to blame.