Another 67 migrants reach Greek island of Kythera on sailboat
More than 230 migrants and refugees reached the Greek island of Kythera on three sailboats this week. The island doesn't usually see many migrant or refugee arrivals.
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Thousands of Syrian war refugees face repatriation from Lebanon
Syria and Lebanon are about to launch a controversial repatriation program for "tens of thousands" of refugees who fled from war in Syria. Meanwhile, migrants who want to reach Europe continue to make use of the porous borders betwe1
Open Arms' new flagship vessel rescues 101 migrants in first mission
The Spanish Open Arms NGO rescued 101 migrants in the central Mediterranean. This was the first humanitarian mission of its new flagship, Uno. In the meantime, the influx of migrant arrivals in the regions of Calabria and Sicily con1
Refugee Council sues Netherlands government over reception crisis
The Netherlands Refugee Council has filed a lawsuit against the government, citing the "inhumane treatment" asylum seekers have experienced in the country.
Morocco: 13 migrants sentenced for Melilla border crossing attempt
Another 13 people have been sentenced to prison in Morocco following the attempt by about 2,000 migrants to cross into the Spanish enclave of Melilla in June.