The Italian national ombudsman for detainee rights last week visited a quarantine ship for migrants anchored off Palermo. Mauro Palma said that he had found conditions on the Rhapsody much better than those in previous temporary fac1
According to leaked sources a few days prior to the presentation of a new EU plan for migration management set for September 23, the European Commission wants rapid repatriation of migrants, close collaboration with countries of ori1
Around 5,000 demonstrators have marched in Berlin to call on Germany to do more for refugees and migrants made homeless in Greece. Protesters said the government should not block state or local efforts to help.
Italian authorities have confined the migrant rescue vessel Sea-Watch 4 to port in the Sicilian city of Palermo. Aid groups say the move has been made under false pretenses.
Around 9,000 asylum seekers have been moved to a temporary camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, 10 days after a fire destroyed the notorious Moria camp. Many resisted initially, fearing that they would get stuck there.