Irini mission: One year, no migrant rescues
The EU operation monitoring the arms embargo against Libya, named Irini, is entering its second year. Despite being active in the Mediterranean, it has not rescued any migrants.
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EU to Turkey: Human rights issues are nonnegotiable
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Ankara must respect basic human rights norms if Turkey wants to have a stronger relationship with the EU.
Italy: Wiretapped journalists, justice minister orders assessment
A complaint filed by an Italian daily has set off controversy. It said several journalists who worked on migration issues ranging from Libya to NGO activities were illegally wiretapped by the Trapani prosecutor's office starting in1
Hertha Berlin sack goalkeeping coach over homophobic and anti-migrant comments
Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin have parted company with goalkeeping coach Zsolt Petry over comments made in an interview. Hertha said the homophobic and anti-migrant sentiments were not compatible with the club's values.
More calls for 'urgent action to end violent pushbacks' along Croatian border
The IOM in Bosnia has called for the international community to take "urgent action to end violent pushbacks and collective expulsions of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, including minors, along the Croatian border with Bosnia1