UK and France announce new migrant returns deal
The leaders of Britain and France announced details of their "one in, one out" migrant returns scheme at the end of a three-day state visit from French President Emmanuel Macron to the UK.
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Northern Ireland: Plans to burn effigy of migrant boat condemned
Plans to burn an effigy of a migrant boat atop a bonfire in one small town in Northern Ireland have been condemned by some politicians in the country as "disgusting" and "hateful." Supporters of the bonfire claim it's a "cultural ex1
Italy: 25 detained in operation targeting migrant smuggling network
A reported 25 people have been arrested in southern Italy as part of the international operation 'Medusa' aimed at foiling a widespread criminal network smuggling migrants. An additional 43 people are being probed. The suspects arre1
EU delegation forced to leave eastern Libya
The government of Benghazi denied entry to a delegation of European ministers on July 8, citing a need to strengthen cooperation in the fight against irregular immigration.
Greece announces temporary suspension of asylum processing for those arriving from North Africa by sea
The Greek government announced on Wednesday that it would be suspending the processing of asylum applications for an initial period of three months for those arriving by sea from North Africa.