Torture rampant on Mediterranean migration routes, MSF warns
An MSF report issued on the eve of the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture details torture suffered by migrants on the Mediterranean route towards Europe.
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French police apprehend nearly 700 foreigners, release nearly half in nationwide crackdown
According to information obtained by InfoMigrants, 691 foreigners were arrested last week during a nationwide inspection of public transportation in France, ordered by the Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. Of those arrested, aroun1
Humanitarian corridors bring 71 refugees to Rome
On the morning of June 25, 71 refugees mostly of African origins arrived in the Italian capital via a flight from Libya as part of a humanitarian corridor.
Crete: Tense mood as hundreds of migrants continue to arrive on Greek island
Over 1,300 migrants have reached Crete in recent days, prompting protests among some residents. Athens has sent several naval vessels to the southern Mediterranean to intercept migrant departures, and is accusing Libya of not doing1
Sea-Watch aircraft discovers five bodies off Libya
An NGO airplane reported spotting five bodies floating in the Mediterranean off Libya's coast. Operator Sea-Watch says a Libyan vessel present at the scene did not respond to radio calls.