Ocean Viking rescues 92 migrants in Mediterranean
The private rescue ship Ocean Viking rescued 92 migrants in the Mediterranean on April 1. Nine women and around 40 unaccompanied minors were among those rescued.
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Greece cracks down on major smuggling network
Greek authorities have arrested more than 40 people who allegedly were involved in a people smuggling network. Over 2,300 migrants are alleged to have come in and out of the country with their help.
EU ambassadors approve mandate for Schengen digital visa
EU ambassadors on March 29 approved the mandate of the EU Council to start talks with the European Parliament on the draft for online visa issuing procedures.
Two Sri Lankans granted third-country asylum by UK
The New Humanitarian reported that two Sri Lankan asylum seekers, currently staying in a military hospital in Rwanda, have been granted third-country asylum by Britain.
ECHR orders Italy to compensate Tunisians rescued and then deported
On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ordered Italy to pay compensation to four Tunisians who arrived in the country in October 2017, and later were deported.