Bosnia and Croatia arrest eight suspected migrant smugglers
Bosnian authorities on Wednesday said they arrested eight people suspected of migrant trafficking and prevented the smuggling of 45 migrants into the European Union.
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Migrant worker exploitation: 10 arrests in Tuscany, Italy
An investigation by Italian authorities uncovered a case of illegal gangmastering in Tuscany. Dozens of migrants were exploited as unregistered workers on construction sites.
Tunisia prevents migrant departures to Italy
Tunisia prevented several departures of migrants to Italy at the start of the week, officials say. But Tunisian migrants continue to arrive on Italian shores: 71 migrants made it to the Italian island of Lampedusa on Tuesday.
Coronavirus hits two more asylum shelters in Germany
Two centers for asylum seekers in Mainz and Regensburg have reported scores of new COVID-19 cases -- even though the number of new infections in Germany overall has decreased. Researchers warn that the virus can spread rapidly in as1
98 migrants returned to Libya after being rescued by commercial ship
98 Europe-bound migrants who were rescued by a commercial ship flying a Portuguese flag have been returned to Libya via the Libyan navy. The return was confirmed by the IOM.