IOM confirms two shipwrecks, at least 60 people missing, feared dead
The UN Migration Agency (IOM) on June 17 confirmed that two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya in the last week may have resulted in at least 60 people missing, believed to be dead.
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Spain approves 2 asylum requests in 10, ranking last in the EU
Spain is among the countries offering the least amount of international protection within the EU, according to the annual report of the Spanish Commission for Refugees.
Ocean Viking ship arrives in Marina di Carrara with 70 migrants
The ship Ocean Viking of the NGO SOS Méditerranée arrived at the port of Marina di Carrara, Tuscany, with 70 migrants on board, among them two unaccompanied minors, rescued in the Central Mediterranean.
Germany: Church asylum on the rise amid mounting deportation pressure
Church asylum is a contentious issue in the migration debate in Germany. The number of cases rose significantly last year, amid an increase in deportations. InfoMigrants spoke to Stephan Reichel, chairman of the church asylum advoca1
Mauritania dismantles migrant smuggling network in major police operation
Mauritanian authorities have dismantled a migrant smuggling ring in Nouakchott, involving six individuals and the seizure of fake visas and passports. Mauritania has become an increasingly important departure point for migrants atte1