Armed attacks in South Sudan have forced some 30,000 people to flee their homes in recent weeks, according to UN figures. The region surrounding the eastern African nation, which has been plagued by violent conflict for years, could1
The Italian region of Emilia-Romagna is getting ready to welcome and offer shelter to the 113 migrants on board the Ocean Viking NGO ship - after a gruelling four-day journey up the Adriatic Sea, imposed by Italian authorities.
Charities operating rescue ships in the Central Mediterranean are complaining that a new decree adopted by Italy's right-wing government will limit their rescue capacity, thus putting many lives at risk.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine combined with worsening emergencies in African countries, Afghanistan and other regions has pushed the number of refugees globally over the 100 million mark, the UNHCR declared.
SOS Mediterranee estimates it could take "four long days" for the 113 rescued migrants on Ocean Viking to reach the Italian port city of Ravenna. Pregnant women, three babies and dozens of unaccompanied minors are on board.