Nigeria: Boko Haram refugees find new home
In Nigeria, Mubi is known as the city of peace; half of the population is Christian, the other half Muslim. It has now become home to 100,000 Boko Haram refugees.
In Nigeria, Mubi is known as the city of peace; half of the population is Christian, the other half Muslim. It has now become home to 100,000 Boko Haram refugees.
Thousands of refugees are stuck on the Greek island of Chios. Capacity in the camps is close to bursting and the authorities and NGOs seem unable to cope. Marianna Karakoulaki and Dimitris Tosidis report from Chios.
During the G-7 summit in Sicily, Donald Trump showed no interest in the refugee crisis. Now Italy is threatening to close its harbors to NGOs carrying refugees. The political pressure is becoming too great.
Today's picture shows migrants who were intercepted in Libyan waters on their way to Europe. They were returned to Libya by the Zawiya Coast Guard and Port Security.
The Termini Social Corner provides aid to the homeless and refugees. Facilities include orientation, assistance and social inclusion services.