Poland again registers increase in irregular migrant arrivals from Belarus
The Polish border force says the number of migrants trying to enter the country irregularly via Belarus is on the rise again – despite a 5.5-meter border wall.
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NGO reports abuse of 18 Syrians near Turkish-Syrian border
18 Syrian migrants attempting to cross irregularly into Turkey were arrested and abused by Turkish officials, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring group, reports. Meanwhile, Ankara said it doesn't intend to1
Germany: Federal police report strike against migrant smuggling ring
German federal police have reportedly busted a globally operating migrant smuggling gang in two German states. Over the past 18 months, the gang members allegedly smuggled 80 migrants to Germany via the Balkan route.
Pope Francis tells Italian bishops to 'care for migrants'
Migrants were at the forefront of a meeting between Pope Francis and members of the Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) on Monday (May 22). The pontiff told bishops how important it is not only to host migrants but also to promote the1
50 million people trapped in 'modern slavery' — report
The number of people living in modern slavery has risen sharply in the last five years, according to a new report. North Korea and Eritrea have the highest rates in the world.