Italy: Over 1,000 migrants brought ashore on Lampedusa
Packed boats carrying hundreds of people reached the tiny island of Lampedusa as migrant routes resume. Humanitarian rescue missions have been hampered by Italian authorities.
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Germany: Petition to aid access to healthcare for undocumented persons
More than 60 organizations and associations are calling for the abolition of the reporting requirement for people without residency status in Germany seeking healthcare.
The Guardian reveals illegal pushbacks responsible for over 2,000 deaths
In an article published on Wednesday, the British newspaper revealed that at least 40,000 people seeking asylum in the European Union have been pushed back illegally. These operations have led to the deaths of more than 2,000 people.
38 migrants rescued off Tunisian coast
The Tunisian navy rescued 38 migrants from a sinking boat on Wednesday, according to the defense ministry. The migrants were reportedly trying to reach Europe.
Alan Kurdi sets sail for Spain after 7 months in Italian port
The migrant rescue ship Alan Kurdi left the Italian island of Sardinia for Spain on Wednesday, after being seized by Italian authorities last year.