The European Commission has announced an 'Action Plan' to stop migrants from crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa to Europe. The move follows a bitter dispute between France and Italy over states' responsibility for rescued1
Greek authorities said Tuesday that a search and rescue operation was underway in rough waters off the island of Crete. They are reportedly looking for as many as 500 migrants.
Zaki Hannache, an Algerian activist who applied for asylum in Tunisia, has said that he has obtained refugee status in Tunisia. The UN refugee agency UNHCR has not commented so far.
The Greek coast guard has released a video showing officers trying to stop a speedboat apparently operated by a smuggler in the Aegean Sea.
At least four people have been confirmed dead, up to three are reported missing and seven migrants were rescued after their boat ran into trouble between Algeria and the Italian island of Sardinia on Sunday, authorities said.