How the Sahel became a smuggling hotspot
International criminal gangs have exploited instability in Sahel countries to build flourishing drug and human trafficking networks, while Russian promises of bringing order have so far failed.
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Greece: Libyan coast guard officials receive training
Greek authorities have started training Libyan coast guard officials on the Greek Island of Crete. The two countries are trying to strengthen bilateral ties after relations between them were strained for several years.
Rahim's tale: 'In Libya we spent 14 horrible months'
Nine young Bangladeshi and Sudanese minors gather in the shade of a tree at a home run by nuns in Sicily. Prior to their arrival, most of them say they went through hell in Libya, suffering torture and imprisonment. One young 17-yea1
UK: Are fears of a second summer of anti-migrant unrest unfounded?
British police have made a number of arrests following anti-migrant protests in the country this month, but are fears that the latest demonstrations could spark another summer of unrest, which followed the stabbing of three young gi1
Afghans seeking German visas in Pakistan fear deportation
Thousands of Afghans approved for resettlement in Germany remain stranded in Pakistan, leaving them in limbo. Some report being harassed by Pakistani authorities.