Syrian migrant dies during Channel crossing attempt
A 19-year-old Syrian migrant died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to the UK. The young man was reported to have been crushed to death in a leaking dinghy.
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Italy: More than 120,000 migrants passed through Lampedusa since 2023
From June 1, 2023 until today, the first reception center on the island of Lampedusa, in the Mediterranean has hosted a total of 126,000 migrants, says the Italian Red Cross, who manage the center.
Germany raises concerns over deportations of Afghan refugees from Pakistan
The German government has voiced alarm over Pakistan's deportation of Afghan refugees, many of whom face prolonged waits for resettlement visas. Germany has been criticized for its slow-paced admissions program for Afghans, as burea1
Syrian returnees face 'desperate conditions', UN warns
More than 125,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country since the fall of the Assad regime in early December, according to United Nations figures. However, many of them lack shelter and economic prospects.
UK to roll out new sanctions to go after smuggler networks and manufacturers of boats
Britain is set to launch a new sanctions regime aimed at disrupting people smuggling networks operating across the English Channel. The policy, which is set to be in place by the end of the year, will target smugglers and Chinese ma1