Migrant population in Libya up 20 percent in March-April – IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that between March and April 2025, a total of 867,055 migrants from 44 different nationalities were present in Libya.
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Italy: Labor union launches initiative to promote integration in Basilicata
Italy's labor union UIL in the southern region of Basilicata has launched an initiative called 'Coordination on immigration' to promote the project 'Zero difference', helping the immigrant population find employment.
Syrians in Germany have to wait over a year for their asylum decision
Germany introduced a freeze on decisions in asylum cases involving Syrian applicants six months ago. This has significantly lengthened the time between asylum applications and decisions for Syrians in Germany.
UK government issues sanctions against people smuggling gangs
On Wednesday, the UK government announced sanctions against 25 targets believed to be "at the heart of people-smuggling networks that drive irregular migration to the UK."
43 Iraqis deported from Germany on deportation flight to Baghdad
Forty-three men have been returned to their home country Iraq from Germany via a charter flight. All those affected were reportedly obliged to leave the country, with some having a criminal record.