Civilians from four Syrian towns have begun leaving their homes after bombing over the weekend. South Sudanese refugees held UN staff hostage in Congo, but set them free soon after and a documentary tells the story of a refugee from Cameroon. Read more in today's roundup.
Syria evacuations resume after deadly bombing: The evacuation of fighters and civilians from four besieged Syrian towns has resumed after a deadly weekend bombing. Some 30,000 people should be moved as part of the deal. Click here to read more.
New report highlights tragedy of migrant slave markets in Libya: A shocking report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) tells of migrants who were sold in “slave markets” in Libya. DW spoke with a Mexican photographer who has seen these horrors with his own eyes. Click here to read more.
South Sudanese refugees hold UN staff hostage in Congo: Former South Sudanese militants took 13 staff members hostage at a UN camp in eastern Congo, later releasing them without injury. Kinshasa has tried repeatedly to move them, but no other nation will take them in. Click here to read more.
'This is not how I wanted to arrive in Europe': A new documentary tells the story of Cameroonian migrant Paul and his perilous journey to Germany. While accompanying his protagonist, director Jakob Preuss was tempted to step outside his role and help Paul make his way. Click here to read more.
How migration affects elections, and the media misreports it: A new website launched in Berlin is out to test politicians' promises about migration. The issue is central to all elections across Europe in 2017 - but is often distorted by poor media coverage. Click here to read more.
New report highlights tragedy of migrant slave markets in Libya: A shocking report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) tells of migrants who were sold in “slave markets” in Libya. DW spoke with a Mexican photographer who has seen these horrors with his own eyes. Click here to read more.
South Sudanese refugees hold UN staff hostage in Congo: Former South Sudanese militants took 13 staff members hostage at a UN camp in eastern Congo, later releasing them without injury. Kinshasa has tried repeatedly to move them, but no other nation will take them in. Click here to read more.
'This is not how I wanted to arrive in Europe': A new documentary tells the story of Cameroonian migrant Paul and his perilous journey to Germany. While accompanying his protagonist, director Jakob Preuss was tempted to step outside his role and help Paul make his way. Click here to read more.
How migration affects elections, and the media misreports it: A new website launched in Berlin is out to test politicians' promises about migration. The issue is central to all elections across Europe in 2017 - but is often distorted by poor media coverage. Click here to read more.