Children suffer death and abuse at the hands of human smugglers as they travel through Libya to get into Europe, according to the UN's latest report. Attacks against refugees in Germany topped 3,500 last year and Germany's foreign minister says Italy needs help with its migration problems. This and more in today's news roundup.
New UNICEF report says child migrants face death and abuse in Libya jails: In its latest report, the United Nations' children's fund says the central Mediterranean migration route is getting increasingly dangerous for children, who make up over 15 percent of refugees crossing the waters in the hope of a more secure future in Europe. Click here to read more.
More than 3,500 attacks on refugees in Germany in 2016: report: New figures show there were nearly ten attacks on refugees and refugee accommodation every day in Germany in 2016. The country's opposition says the government is not doing enough against right-wing violence. Click here to read more.
Hungary begins second line of fence on border with Serbia: Hungary has announced it is building a second barrier to keep out migrants. The move by Prime Minister Viktor Orban is likely to exacerbate tensions between his government and the European Union (EU). Click here to read more.
In Rome, Gabriel says Italy needs help with migration, unemployment: German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has met with his Italian counterpart in Rome. The two discussed ways to help Italy's fragile economic recovery as the country grapples with the ongoing migrant crisis. Click here to read more.
UN examines situation of blacks in Germany: A UN delegation has completed a week-long fact-finding mission on the human rights situation of people of African descent in Germany. The experts spoke to government officials, NGOs, and people from the black community who often face discrimination - subtle or otherwise. Click here to read more.
South Sudan: Tens of thousands flee famine and civil war: The UNHCR has estimated that about 32,000 South Sudanese have fled into neighboring Sudan since the start of the year. The world's youngest nation has been fractured by fighting while millions are on the brink of famine. Click here to read more.
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Refugee and migrant children abuse rampant in Libya; says @UNICEF
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More than 3,500 attacks on refugees in Germany in 2016: report: New figures show there were nearly ten attacks on refugees and refugee accommodation every day in Germany in 2016. The country's opposition says the government is not doing enough against right-wing violence. Click here to read more.
Hungary begins second line of fence on border with Serbia: Hungary has announced it is building a second barrier to keep out migrants. The move by Prime Minister Viktor Orban is likely to exacerbate tensions between his government and the European Union (EU). Click here to read more.
In Rome, Gabriel says Italy needs help with migration, unemployment: German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has met with his Italian counterpart in Rome. The two discussed ways to help Italy's fragile economic recovery as the country grapples with the ongoing migrant crisis. Click here to read more.
UN examines situation of blacks in Germany: A UN delegation has completed a week-long fact-finding mission on the human rights situation of people of African descent in Germany. The experts spoke to government officials, NGOs, and people from the black community who often face discrimination - subtle or otherwise. Click here to read more.
South Sudan: Tens of thousands flee famine and civil war: The UNHCR has estimated that about 32,000 South Sudanese have fled into neighboring Sudan since the start of the year. The world's youngest nation has been fractured by fighting while millions are on the brink of famine. Click here to read more.
Infomigrants