Greece: Eight people die, 18 rescued after migrant boat capsizes off Rhodes
The Greek coast guard has confirmed that eight bodies have been recovered and 18 migrants rescued after a speed boat capsized during a chase off the Greek island of Rhodes.
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Egypt enacts first asylum law sparking concerns over migrant rights
The law includes several controversial provisions, such as requiring migrants who enter Egypt irregularly to apply for asylum within 45 days, and imposing criminal penalties for housing refugees without notifying authorities. Anothe1
Four migrants found dead near Spain's Canary Islands
Four migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died while attempting to reach the Canary Islands, marking yet another tragedy in a year of record-high irregular arrivals to the Atlantic archipelago. Despite the risks, the Atlantic route rema1
Italy's media giving less coverage to migration issues
The 2024 report on the Rome Charter, a code of ethics for Italian journalists, found that newspapers and TV news programs reporting on migration focused mostly on politics and coverage was usually negative.
Tunisia reports decrease in migrants via land and sea
The Tunisian National Guard has reported a drop in the number of migrants arriving in Europe as a result of a decrease in those arriving in Tunisia.