391 migrants 'abandoned' in Italy's Trieste, say associations
Several advocacy groups have raised concerns about the plight of 391 asylum seekers living in dire conditions in the northeastern city of Trieste, Italy.
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Germany: Reception center reopens but pressure on asylum facilities remains high
A reception center for asylum seekers in Suhl, in the German state of Thuringia, is again taking in new migrants after admissions were frozen for three weeks due to overcrowding.
Greek migration ministry to partner with NGO to combat human trafficking
Greece's migration ministry is teaming up with the global A21 NGO on its 'Can You See Me' campaign to combat trafficking by training interpreters working in migrant camps across the country.
245 migrants rescued near Lampedusa as patrol boats prevent potential tragedy
In the early hours of October 22, a group of 245 migrants from various nationalities, including Syrians, Pakistanis, Egyptians, and Bengalis, were safely rescued near Lampedusa, averting a potential tragedy at sea.
Suspected smugglers arrested in Cyprus and Germany in recent days
In Cyprus, a ring of alleged human traffickers were arrested Monday (October 23). Over the weekend, a teenager suspected of smuggling was found hiding from police in a trash can.