The Spanish government is defending its policy of immediate returns of migrants at the Ceuta border with Morocco. Spain is facing a 125 percent increase in migrants since the start of this year.

The migrants rescued at sea by Italian coast guard ship 'Diciotti' told of having been subjected to violence, torture, and abuse in Libya. Some said they had been sold more than once.

The migrant route from Turkey to Europe is rising again in popularity. Nearly 15,000 people have been stopped in 2018 thus far by the Turkish Coast Guard, a 60% increase on the previous year.

Authorities allege that a number of Indian nationals sought residency in Germany using falsified Greek visas and fake marriage certificates claiming they had Romanian brides. The key suspect faces serious charges.