Tunisia: Death toll from migrant shipwreck rises to 11
The death toll from a shipwreck off Chebba last week has risen to 11, mostly Tunisians. 12 others are still missing.
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Rival smugglers blamed for shootings in French migrant camp
A string of shootings at the Loon-Plage migrant camp in northern France this week left at least two more people injured. Rival smugglers are believed to be behind the eruption of violence.
Lebanon: Syrian refugee dies after torture in detention, Amnesty calls for civil trial
The death of a Syrian refugee at a detention facility in Lebanon has caused outrage after photos and video allegedly showing his dead body riddled with wounds surfaced. Now, Amnesty International is demanding a civilian trial agains1
UN envoy apologizes for insensitive remarks on missing migrant families
UNHCR special envoy for the Western and Central Mediterranean situation Vincent Cochetel had to give an apology after making disparaging remarks about migrants and their families. Cochetel’s comments had ignited a major row on Twitt1
Switzerland: 23 refugees found in van coming from Italy
Swiss police have found 23 refugees crowded inside a van coming from northern Italy. The driver has been arrested.