New migrant rescue ship 'Sea-Watch 4' launched
The United4Rescue initiative backed by the Protestant Church in Germany has inaugurated a new ship to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean. The 'Sea-Watch 4' is set to go on its first mission in April.
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EU urges halt to Idlib 'humanitarian drama'
The EU has called for an end to the Russian-backed Syrian government military offensive in the rebel-held city of Idlib. Almost one million people have been displaced in "horrendous conditions" in the area.
Germany: Eleven dead in suspected far-right attack
Nine people were killed in two shootings at hookah bars in the city. The suspected attacker was later found dead in his home next to his mother's corpse.
Ocean Viking: More than 270 migrants rescued
The NGO rescue ship Ocean Viking took on board 274 migrants in three rescue operations off the coast of Libya on Tuesday and Wednesday. Among them are reportedly 22 women and 64 minors.
355,000 displaced children in Iraq not attending school, warns UN
A report issued by the UN on Monday states that an estimated 355,000 internally displaced children were not attending school in Iraq at the end of 2019. The UN is calling on the Iraqi government to revise regulations and practices c1