UNHCR calls on Germany to step up refugee protection
The UN refugee agency UNHCR has proposed key measures to improve protection for refugees around the world. As a major player in European politics, Germany should step up its efforts, UNHCR says.
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Greek authorities accused of 'criminally abandoning' migrants
The government of Greece has been accused of the "criminal abandonment" of asylum seekers in Athens and other areas of the country after suddenly and unexpectedly shutting down a housing program.
Hundreds of migrants allowed to disembark in Sicily, blockade of Sea-Watch 4 lifted
A migrant rescue ship has been allowed to disembark 363 people rescued from the Mediterranean in Sicily. Italy also "provisionally" lifted a blockade of the vessel Sea-Watch 4.
Lampedusa mayor warns of uptick in migrants arrivals from Libya
The mayor of the Lampedusa has said he is concerned over the "increasingly active" Libyan route to Italy. Migrant arrivals on the island continued on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with more than 400 people landing on the Italian islan1
UK: People smugglers could face life in prison
The British government says it plans to crack down on people bringing migrants across the English Channel. The Prime Minister announced that penalties for smugglers would be "stiffened".