Today in our update: hundreds of refugees have stormed the border between Morocco and Spain at Ceuta. The International Organization for Migration reports a drastic reduction in refugee arivals by sea and Washington DC learns how hard it is to cope without its immigrant workers.
Thousands of migrants storm Spanish border injuring guards: One guard has reportedly lost an eye in the attempted breach which was very similar to one in December. The border between Morocco and the autonomous Spanish city of Ceuta is one of the major entry points to Europe. Click here to read more.
Nearly 13,000 migrant arrivals to Europe in 2017: The International Organization for migration says around 13,000 people have reached Europe in the last two months. Click here to read more.
On 'Day Without Immigrants,' Washington DC learns exactly what immigrants do: The restaurant industry in the US runs on immigrants. But it remains to be seen if those in power even noticed or cared on the day the immigrants laid down tools in protest at Donald Trump. Click here to read more.
Up to 20 million threatened by drought in eastern Africa: A persistent drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomena is causing hunger and suffering for millions living near the east coast of Africa. Click here to read more.
Climate-driven migration key topic in G20 summit: The foreign ministers of the G20 are in Bonn to discuss sustainable development. With uncertainty over the Trump administration’s policies, China is seen as a possible new leader. DW talked to Chinese analyst Lina Li. Click here to read more.
Syrian man in Sweden sentenced to life imprisonment for war crimes: A Swedish court on Thursday handed a life sentence to a Syrian refugee over his participation in a 2012 mass execution of seven government soldiers in Syria. He left Syria for Sweden in 2013 to seek asylum.
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Nearly 13,000 migrant arrivals to Europe in 2017: The International Organization for migration says around 13,000 people have reached Europe in the last two months. Click here to read more.
MED UPDATE - 12,381 migrants incl refugees arrived by sea to Europe. 272 dead/missing #MigrationEurope #missingmigrants pic.twitter.com/nlOJpJRABB
— IOM GMDAC (@IOM_GMDAC) February 17, 2017
On 'Day Without Immigrants,' Washington DC learns exactly what immigrants do: The restaurant industry in the US runs on immigrants. But it remains to be seen if those in power even noticed or cared on the day the immigrants laid down tools in protest at Donald Trump. Click here to read more.
Up to 20 million threatened by drought in eastern Africa: A persistent drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomena is causing hunger and suffering for millions living near the east coast of Africa. Click here to read more.
Climate-driven migration key topic in G20 summit: The foreign ministers of the G20 are in Bonn to discuss sustainable development. With uncertainty over the Trump administration’s policies, China is seen as a possible new leader. DW talked to Chinese analyst Lina Li. Click here to read more.
Syrian man in Sweden sentenced to life imprisonment for war crimes: A Swedish court on Thursday handed a life sentence to a Syrian refugee over his participation in a 2012 mass execution of seven government soldiers in Syria. He left Syria for Sweden in 2013 to seek asylum.
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