Lampedusa mayor says abandoned migrant boats dangerous
The mayor of the southern Italian island of Lampedusa says that boats used by migrants can become a danger to the community and the environment, after they have been abandoned on the island.
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Three probed in Ferrara over inspections at migrant centers
Three people are under investigation in Ferrara, Italy. They allegedly alerted the directors of migrant reception centers in the province when inspections were scheduled to take place and turned a blind eye to irregularities.
Greece illegally deported 60,000 migrants to Turkey: report
Greece illegally deported 60,000 migrants to Turkey, documents released by Turkey reportedly show. The process involves returning asylum seekers without assessing their status.
European Court of Justice rules that asylum seekers cannot be denied food or shelter as punishment
The European Court of Justice issued a new ruling on November 12. They declared that the withdrawal of vital living standards, including food and shelter, cannot be applied as a form of punishment against asylum seekers in reception1
Alleged migrant smuggling network discovered in Italy
Italian police discovered an alleged criminal organization that smuggled migrants from Iraq to Europe. The gang worked as an "illegal travel agency", investigative sources said.