Poland arrests suspected people smugglers
A group suspected of running a multi-million-euro smuggling ring has been arrested in Poland. The suspects are reported to be from Poland, Iraq, Georgia, Tunisia, Syria and Ukraine.
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Hundreds make it across English Channel to the UK
In the last few days, over 300 migrants have made it across the English Channel from France to the UK. More than 100 were intercepted by French authorities before they got to set sail from the coast. One person was declared dead.
EU and UNHCR raise alarm over pushback methods in Poland, Latvia and Lithuania
European Union and UNHCR officials have announced that Latvia, Lithuania and Poland still use "pushbacks and other violations of human rights" at the borders to keep migrants out. They added that they are also denying access to aid1
Discovery of migrants leads to highway shut down in Germany during police operation
German police have intercepted a truck with several migrants hiding inside. The incident occurred just outside a small town near Germany’s former capital, Bonn.
Belarus: EU says 5,000 migrants repatriated, but urges vigilance
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said the EU is seeing a "de-escalation" at the eastern border of the European Union.