On the morning of June 25, 71 refugees mostly of African origins arrived in the Italian capital via a flight from Libya as part of a humanitarian corridor.

Over 1,300 migrants have reached Crete in recent days, prompting protests among some residents. Athens has sent several naval vessels to the southern Mediterranean to intercept migrant departures, and is accusing Libya of not doing1

An NGO airplane reported spotting five bodies floating in the Mediterranean off Libya's coast. Operator Sea-Watch says a Libyan vessel present at the scene did not respond to radio calls.

UNHCR released information stating that 2.5 million refugees will need to be resettled next year, according to a document and press release published on June 24.