EU helped rescue nearly 730,000 migrants in Mediterranean since 2015
While many lives have been saved, the EU is dropping a major part of its anti-smuggling operation Sophia, which helped save refugees stranded at sea.
News
Less than half in CPR centers repatriated - watchdog
Italy's watchdog for the rights of detainees has reported that some 4,000 people were held in Italian migrant repatriation centers in 2018. Only 43 percent of them were subsequently repatriated, the authority said.
Libya can be trusted for migrant rescue operations - Salvini
The Italian government has confirmed the ''full legitimacy of Libyan rescue operations'' in the Mediterranean Sea in light of the opinion expressed by the European Commission that ''Libya can and must rescue immigrants at sea'' and1
Teenage migrants accused of hijacking tanker after rescue
Three teenage migrants have been charged with hijacking a tanker that had rescued them off the coast of Libya. The case highlights some current problems with EU immigration policy.
Pope Francis praises Moroccans for welcoming migrants and rejecting fanaticism
Pope Francis' Morocco trip is aimed at promoting moderate Islam and showing solidarity with migrants fleeing to Europe. In February, Francis visited the UAE, where he emphasized the need for interfaith dialogue.