Lebanese government to sanction people assisting irregular migrants
The Lebanese government intends to sanction anyone in the country who is providing shelter to irregular Syrian migrants.
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Italian government closes ranks on migrants, bolsters patrol boats to Tunisia
The Italian government is intensifying its efforts to tackle the arrival of large numbers of migrants by sea. Measures include stepped-up missions to countries of origin and transit, providing patrol boats to Tunisia, and a security1
Belgium suspends shelter for single male asylum seekers
The Belgian government has announced that single men who apply for asylum will no longer be given a place to stay. Critics have slammed the decision as unlawful and inhumane.
Italy says increase in migrant arrivals worrisome but numbers 'to drop'
The Italian government has noted that, despite a surge in migrant arrivals, the trend is downward and that a permanent committee has been established that will deal with the matter. The interior minister praised collaboration with T1
15-year-old asks Italians to adopt him after fleeing Gambia
A 15-year-old boy who fled the African nation of Gambia and only succeeded in making it to Europe on his second try has asked Italians to adopt him.