At least 30 bodies have been discovered on a boat drifting around 70 kilometers off the coast of Senegal’s capital, Dakar. Each year, thousands are believed to die in what is one of the most dangerous sea routes for migrants in the1
There are more refugees living in Germany than ever in recent history, according to German government data. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has contributed to the increase in refugees in Germany.
The UK’s National Crime Agency and international partners have arrested 31 people suspected of smuggling migrants into Britain, while the leader of a migrant smuggling gang was given a 20-year jail term.
The Irish police say they have arrested at least 19 people following anti-migrant protests in the capital Dublin on Thursday.
The German government has announced a series of measures to tighten its asylum policies. While the finance minister has confirmed welfare benefits will be reduced at the start of next year, he hopes further measures will follow.