Cutro tragedy shows weakness in recent policies, bishops' body says
Italian bishops said at the spring session of the Permanent Episcopal Council in Rome last week that migrants should be welcomed into the country instead of being pushed back.
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Thousands of migrants reach Italy over weekend
The number of migrants reaching the southern Italy is reaching new records. Over the weekend, a total of 5,573 people were reported to have made their way to the EU territory. Many fear the beginnings of another migration crisis.
29 migrants found dead off Tunisia's coast as mood against migrants turns sour
The bodies of 29 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries have been recovered off the Tunisian coast after three migrant vessels suffered shipwreck. The latest tragedy comes after Tunisia's President gave a speech last month, in1
Libyan coast guard fired shots over rescue ship, migrants, NGOs say
Libya's coast guard fired warning shots over a humanitarian vessel as it attempted to rescue a rubber boat carrying migrants off Libya's coast over the weekend, sea rescue group SOS Mediterranee said. Another charity published foota1
Greece approves funding for new coast guard vessels
Greece has approved €18.5 million in financing for the purchase of new border patrol vessels. The aim is to strengthen maritime border protection.