Leaders from the EU and North Africa are holding a summit on migration in Rome. A Saudi-led coalition has called on the UN to place the port city of Hodeida under its supervision after Somali migrants were killed off the coast there, and it's been one year since the EU-Turkey refugee came into effect. All this and more in today's roundup.
In Rome, EU and North African ministers hold 'migration summit': EU and North African ministers are meeting in Rome to discuss strategies for curbing the number of migrants coming to Europe. Thousands of people have died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean in dangerous boats. Read more here.
After refugee attack near Yemen port, Saudi led coalition calls for UN supervision: A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen has called for the UN to place the port of Hodeida under its supervision. It has denied involvement in the deaths of 42 Somalis killed in an attack on a refugee boat nearby. Read more here.
Money makes the EU-Turkey deal go round: Despite increasingly hostile politics, last year's 3 billion euro EU-Turkey agreement to assist refugees in Turkey and improve border controls is having an impact. Diego Cupolo reports from Ankara. Click here to read more.
A bookstore keeps Syrian culture alive in Istanbul: An Arab bookstore in Turkey has been offering Syrian refugees, especially children, a place to keep their culture alive.Click here to find out more.
Apprenticeships in Germany: Syrians pass on their knowledge: How can refugees get informed about vocational training in Germany? What options are there and how does the application process work? Four Syrian refugees set up an informational platform for other refugees to help them get oriented. Click here to read our report on the subject.
