More than 30 COVID cases in Lesbos migrant camp
More than 30 migrants in the Mavrovouni camp on the Greek island of Lesbos have tested positive for COVID-19, Greek authorities say. Around 100 people have been put in quarantine.
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One person dead, 23 missing in shipwreck off Libya
Another migrant shipwreck off Libya has claimed at least one life, with 23 others presumed drowned. The boat capsized on Monday, a day after five people died when another boat overturned.
Italian premier plans 'control room' after rise in migrant landings
The Italian government has announced a 'control room' on immigration following dozens of landings registered in Italy over the past few days.
IOM helps 160 Bangladeshi migrants return home from Libya
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in coordination with the government of Bangladesh, has facilitated the return of 160 Bangladeshi migrants stranded in Libya, the UN agency said in a statement.
Five migrants drown fleeing Libya, 700 returned to detention
A child was among at least five people who drowned at the weekend when a boat carrying about 45 migrants capsized off Libya. More than 700 migrants were intercepted and returned by Libyan coast guards.