At least 35 migrants have died in Niger desert since January – NGO
According to the NGO Alarme Phone Sahara, at least 35 migrants are thought to have died in the Niger desert, on their way to Europe, since the beginning of the year.
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Four boats with 63 migrants reach Formentera
Migrant landings are continuing to be reported in Spain, in particular on the Balearic Islands. On Saturday, August 16, four boats carrying a total of 63 people were rescued off the island of Formentera.
Organizations sue German government over Afghan deportations from Pakistan
Human rights activists in Germany filed a criminal case on Friday against two German government ministers over the deportations of Afghans from Pakistan. The Afghan nationals in question had been promised asylum in Germany as part o1
France: Two migrants found dead in Channel coast region
The dead body of a migrant was discovered in a camp near Loon Plage on Sunday, after apparently having committed suicide, report French police. Another migrant's body was discovered in a canal close to Calais, after apparently havin1
Hundreds of migrants rescued and apprehended between Greece and Turkey over last four days
The Greek and Turkish coast guards have been busy in the waters of the southern Mediterranean and the Aegean over the weekend. Greek authorities rescued at least 165 migrants, and the Turkish authorities rescued and apprehended more1