Nineteen migrants were found dead off Lampedusa, Italy and a further 19 Afghan migrants, including a baby, died off Bodrum, Turkey in separate incidents that highlight the dangers of Mediterranean crossings. More than 70 people were1
Croatian emergency crews pulled around 30 migrants from flooded woodland around the Sava River near the Bosnian border, in an overnight operation after their boats overturned during an attempted crossing.
Belgium and Algeria have signed two linked agreements aimed at speeding up the return of Algerian nationals irregularly staying in Belgium while easing visa requirements for holders of Algerian diplomatic and service passports.
Turkish authorities say the vessel attempted to evade its Coast Guard before sinking. At least 18 people drowned in the incident, 21 were rescued and an unknown number were missing.
Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) took several individuals into custody on March 30, on suspicion of assisting migrant smugglers. Further arrests connected to that case took place in France with the help of European anti-crime a1