UN migration compact formally adopted
UN member states have adopted the UN's controversial migration compact at a conference in Morocco. A number of countries have refused to sign the nonbinding accord, among them the US.
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Italy launches project for Syrian refugees in Middle East
The Italian Development Cooperation has launched a project designed to improve the lives of Syrian refugees in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. Targeting women and children in particular, the plan aims to empower and protect Syrian famil1
Morocco to send 20,000 seasonal workers to Spain
The Moroccan government is expected to send 20,000 women as seasonal workers to Spain to pick strawberries and red fruits in 2019 - a 20 percent increase compared to this year. The women who will be selected have to fulfill certain1
IOM expects migrant arrivals to hit 150,000 in Yemen
In spite of the ongoing civil war, the number of migrants arriving in Yemen has increased significantly. The UN Migration Agency IOM is concerned that more and more migrants will find themselves exposed to violence and danger witho1
Migrant rescue ship Aquarius to end operations
The NGOs that chartered the Aquarius cited a "smear campaign" by European governments as the reason for its ceasing operations. The ship has been stranded in Marseille since losing its registration.