Daily refugee news roundup
Daily refugee news roundup

Germany is planning to build orphanages in Morocco for underage migrants. Migrant boat crossings over the Mediterranean have reached a three-year high and an Iraqi refugee shares his story of opening his own Arab grocery store. All this and more in today's roundup.  

Germany to build orphanages in Morocco to deport minors: Germany’s migration office is considering plans to build homes in Morocco where they can send deported underage migrants, according to leaked documents. The plans have been criticized by opposition lawmakers. Click here to read more.

Boat crossings to Italy are at a three year high in 2017: Migrants are crossing the Mediterranean to Italy at a record rate in 2017, according to the Italian government. Click here to find out more.

Iraqi refugee shares his success story as an entrepreneur in Germany:  Entering the job market in Germany can be difficult for a refugee and often requires special educational qualifications. Could self-employment be the solution? Click here to read more.

Migrants to take stage with actors at Genoa Suq festival: At the 19th edition of the Genoa Suq Festival and Theatre of Dialogue project, many first and second generation migrants will take the stage alongside established actors and directors in a special cultural event. This year’s festival, which will take place at Genoa’s Old Port from June 15-25, is dedicated to the theme "People, Traveling and Staying." Click here to read more.