Church official attacked by racist in northern Italy
An Italian church sexton originally from Burundi was reportedly beaten up by a man who called him the n-word and told him to "go back to his country."
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Italian prosecutors issue order for 'Open Arms' migrants to disembark
Italy has allowed over 80 migrants who have been stranded on a Spanish migrant rescue vessel off the coast of Lampedusa to disembark. Prosecutors said the decision was due to the "difficult" situation on board.
Salvini versus sea rescue NGOs: An overview
Embattled Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is not a fan of private migrant rescue missions in the Mediterranean, to say the least. Since he took office in mid-2018, there have been about a dozen prominent stand-offs between1
Migrant rescue group criticizes Spain's offer to dock in Mallorca
The migrant rescue charity 'Open Arms' has rejected a Spanish government offer for its vessel to dock at a Balearic Island port. It was the second offer the group rejected, citing an "urgent" and "inhumane" situation.
EU boosts aid for Bosnia's migration influx
The European Union promised 10 million euros in aid to Bosnia. The funds are earmarked to build new reception centers and support the more than 7,000 migrants currently based in the Balkan state.