Hunger strike protest on Lesvos: Five migrants are participating in a hunger strike to protest their detainment at Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos. Greece has come under recent criticism because authorities were allegedly sending refugees back to Turkey before procedures had been followed. Click here to read more.

Oxfam reports stories of abuse and torture in Libya: Migrants in Libya share their stories of violence, illegal detention, rape, and torture in a report released Thursday by Oxfam, Borderline Sicilia, and the Italian non-profit Doctors for Human Rights (MEDU). Click here to read more

Afousatou, a rebellious woman from the Ivory coast who dreamed of independence: Afousatou was just 20 when she left Ivory Coast, leaving behind her family and her 33 brothers and sisters. Independently-minded, she is making the most of her exile and her passion for cooking. Click here to read more

Urban planning challenges due to migration: The report 'Mass Migration and Real Estate in European Cities' by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) highlights the new challenges brought about in urban planning and real estate due to the wave of migrants arriving in Europe. Click here to read more

EU countries decline to help Italy with Mediterranean refugee crisis: Overwhelmed by refugees, Italy has threatened to bar boats carrying migrants from its ports. EU interior ministers have agreed to develop a code of conduct for rescue ships. They are refusing to show any more solidarity. Click here to read more