UK and Vietnam sign deal to fast-track returns
The Government said the measures under the new agreement could potentially allow the number of Vietnamese nationals returned to increase fourfold.
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Italy: Afghan and Pakistani asylum seekers camp outside prefect's office in Abruzzo
After having crossed thousands of kilometers via land from Afghanistan or Pakistan, 25 asylum seekers have been waiting outside the prefect's office in the Italian city of L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region, for 10 days with no place t1
Almost 4 million non-EU immigrants hold Italian stay permits
In 2024, there were almost four million non-EU immigrants living in Italy with stay permits. However, the percentage granted fell by 12 percent and asylum requests rose sharply but 64 percent were rejected, according to Italian nati1
Italy: Foreign logistics workers 'exploited' says CGIL union
The Marche regional chapter of the left-wing CGIL trade union published a survey showing that migrant workers employed in the logistics sector by e-commerce platforms are being exploited.
Libya: 18 dead in capsized migrant boat accident
At least 18 migrants are confirmed to have died after their overcrowded wooden boat capsized off the coast of Libya late on October 27. IOM and the Red Crescent said that several dozen people meanwhile were rescued.