Morocco intercepts over 200 migrants trying to reach Europe
Morroco's coastguard said that it intercepted 231 migrants at sea earlier in the week. They were reportedly all coming from sub-Saharan Africa.
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Italian police arrest migrants accused of drug dealing
Italian police on Wednesday broke up an alleged criminal group. The 19 migrants allegedly sold heroin and marijuana in the central Italian town of Prato.
Charities demand change in migrant policy on Greek islands
Several NGOs have launched a petition, calling on European leaders to drastically improve the treatment of migrants and refugees on the Greek islands. Their petition has been signed by over 165,000 people and organizations.
Migrants to be relocated from Pistoia church facilities
The Italian region of Tuscany has issued an ordinance that calls for most of the migrants staying at church buildings in Pistoia to be relocated to other facilities. The goal: To reduce overcrowding and thus reduce the risk of a cor1
Nigerian migrant burned alive in Libya
A young Nigerian man was burned alive in Libya earlier this week, according to UN and government officials. The men accused of setting him on fire have been arrested. An investigation into the incident is under way.