Authorities have admitted that large numbers of refugees continue to be attacked in and outside of shelters — many by right-wing extremists. One politician said the newcomers can "expect to be attacked at any time."

Uganda had closed its borders to all new refugee arrivals to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. 14 confirmed cases of infection have been reported in the country.

The EU has agreed to launch a new mission in the Mediterranean to monitor the UN-mandated arms embargo on Libya. NGOs are critical of the bloc's policy on fighting human smuggling and arms trafficking.

The Italian migrant aid organization Linea d'Ombra has called for immediate assistance for migrants and the homeless amid the Covid-19 emergency. Between 50 and 100 people gathered in a square in the city of Trieste every day withou1