2,100 migrants who tried to reach Europe from Libya were rescued over the weekend, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi has demanded that Libya release refugees from its detention centers and read Italian news agency ANSA's special report on human smugglers advertizing on social networks.
Thousands of migrants rescued in the Mediterranean: More than 2,100 people have been rescued in the Mediterranean and are heading to Italy. Warmer weather has encouraged even more human traffickers in Libya to launch unseaworthy boats packed with migrants toward Europe. Click here to read more.
Libya must release refugees held in detention centers, says UNHCR chief: Thousands of people fleeing conflict and persecution have been detained by Libyan authorities. The UN refugee agency's chief has called for them to be freed as the agency boosts its presence in the North African country. Click here to read more.
Greek court convicts 15 to prison for migrant smuggling: A Greek court has sentenced 15 people to jail in connection with one of the largest migrant and refugee smuggling gangs in northern Greece. Click here to read more.
Migrant traffickers 'advertise' on social networks: Hundreds of online pages, social networks and chat rooms are publicizing the "transport services" of migrant traffickers operating in the Mediterranean - a dangerous phenomenon. Click here to read more.
The UNHCR answers the most important questions about the Syrian refugee crisis. Click here to go to the website "Searching for Syria."