G7 agrees new plan to dismantle migrant smuggling gangs
The interior ministers of the world's most industrialized countries have agreed to work together to boost border security and combat migrant smuggling.
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'Tunisia not a safe port' say 63 NGOs
In a joint statement, dozens of humanitarian organizations argue that cooperation between Tunisia and the European Union on returning migrants intercepted at sea to the North African country is contributing to human rights violation1
Lampedusa garden honors migrant rescuers
A garden has been created on Lampedusa to honor those, especially fisherman, who have saved the lives of migrants. It opened on the anniversary of one of the Mediterranean's worst migrant shipwrecks off the island's coast.
Italy stats show sharp drop in stay permits and protection
A report by the Italian national statistics institute shows a plunge in the number of stay permits issued to non-EU nationals from 2022 to 2023.
France: Child trampled on overcrowded boat crossing Channel
Several people, including a small child, died when overcrowded boats were trying to cross the Channel to the UK, French authorities said. The interior minister said the child was trampled to death on board.