Senegal: More than 600 migrants intercepted in three days
The Senegalese navy has stepped up its efforts to board and rescue illegal immigrants in recent weeks. More than 600 people were intercepted in just three days.
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Talking continues in Europe to resolve EU migration pact deadlock
Talking is continuing in different forums in an attempt to resolve the deadlock over the EU migration pact. Nine EU nations met in Malta on Friday, just a day after EU interior ministers met in Brussels. Some breakthroughs have been1
Over 2,500 migrants lost to Mediterranean in 2023: UN
More than 102,000 people have tried to cross the Mediterranean from Tunisia in 2023 so far in 2023 — a stunning 260% increase from last year.
EU Parliament President, optimistic on migration pact
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola expressed optimism regarding a breakthrough to end the current deadlock on the new Pact on Migration and Asylum which the EU is discussing.
Italy: Migrant decree approved, includes tougher measures and expulsions
The Italian government approved a new decree on migrants and security on Wednesday. It defended its package of measures which have been criticized criticized by the opposition and some religious leaders.