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Many small children were among more than 30 migrants who drowned in the Mediterrenean. Migrant rescue NGOs have accused the Libyan Coast Guard of shooting at migrant boats, and the closing of the notorious refugee camp at Elliniko airport in Athens is under way. This and more in today's news roundup.

Refugees, 'mostly toddlers' drown off Libyan coast: The Italian coast guard and rescue agencies said that they had found dozens of bodies in the water, "mostly toddlers." The Libyan coast guard has been criticized recently for its treatment of the would-be migrants. Click here to read more.
NGO accuses Libyan Coast Guard of shooting at migrant boats: The German NGO Jugend Rettet has stated in a Facebook post that the Libyan Coast Guard opened fire at migrant boats during a rescue operation in the Mediterranean. In response, the Libyan Coast Guard demanded proof of the accusations. Click here to read more.
Is Libya a failed state? Martin Kobler, Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, talked to DW about the multiple governments, a collapsing economy and local militias competing for power in Libya. Click here to read more.

Efforts to close migrant camp at old Athens airport begin: Hundreds of migrants will be transferred from the makeshift camp at the old Athens Elliniko airport to other facilities in Greece. Despite demands by human rights organizations, no deadlines were set as of yet. Click here to read more.

From Border to Home: Finland's solution to the refugee crisis: In 2015, when more than a million refugees fled war and poverty and landed in Europe, Finland had to deal with its own share of migrants. The country's architects have now developed interesting ideas to house asylum seekers. Click here to read more.