German Chancellor Angela Merkel urges leaders in the Gulf region to take in more refugees and provide humanitarian aid for those fleeing conflict in the Middle East. Hungary completes a second fence to keep out migrants, and sub-Saharan Africans headed for Europe decide to start a new life in Morocco. This and more in today's news roundup.
Germany's Merkel arrives in UAE to talk trade and refugees: During her visit to the United Arab Emirates, Merkel urged state officials to aid refugees and fight poverty. Meanwhile, Ali Abdullah al-Ahmed, the UAE's ambassador in Berlin, warned that Germany should remain vigilant about radical Islamic preachers at Mosques. Click here to read more.
Frontex holds talks with Greece in wake of migrant drowning: Frontex exectuive Fabrice Leggeri met with Greece’s Migration Minister Giannis Mouzalas, Shipping Minister Panayiotis Kouroublis, Citizens’ Protection Minister Nikos Toskas and the chiefs of the Hellenic Police and Coast Guard. The discussions focused on the ongoing efforts by Frontex officers and the Greek coast guard to crack down on human smuggling across the Aegean. Click here to read more.
Hungary completes second fence to ward off migrants: Hungarian officials have argued that the new fence will secure both Hungary and the EU from additional migrants. International groups have criticized Hungary for its recent anti-migration measures. Click here to read more.
Migrants choose Morocco over Europe: Sub-Saharan Africans who want to reach Europe often use Morocco as a country of transit. But recently, many migrants have decided not to risk the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean at all. Instead they are starting a new life in Morocco itself. Click here to listen to audio.
On board the Aquarius: Elizabeth is part of the MSF crew on board the migrant rescue vessel Aquarius. The midwife assisted the birth of a baby in March. The mother had been nine minths pregnant when she was rescued from sea. Click here to read more.
Frontex holds talks with Greece in wake of migrant drowning: Frontex exectuive Fabrice Leggeri met with Greece’s Migration Minister Giannis Mouzalas, Shipping Minister Panayiotis Kouroublis, Citizens’ Protection Minister Nikos Toskas and the chiefs of the Hellenic Police and Coast Guard. The discussions focused on the ongoing efforts by Frontex officers and the Greek coast guard to crack down on human smuggling across the Aegean. Click here to read more.
Hungary completes second fence to ward off migrants: Hungarian officials have argued that the new fence will secure both Hungary and the EU from additional migrants. International groups have criticized Hungary for its recent anti-migration measures. Click here to read more.
Migrants choose Morocco over Europe: Sub-Saharan Africans who want to reach Europe often use Morocco as a country of transit. But recently, many migrants have decided not to risk the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean at all. Instead they are starting a new life in Morocco itself. Click here to listen to audio.
On board the Aquarius: Elizabeth is part of the MSF crew on board the migrant rescue vessel Aquarius. The midwife assisted the birth of a baby in March. The mother had been nine minths pregnant when she was rescued from sea. Click here to read more.