Refugees on Lesbos continue their hunger strike. The EU attempts to stem migration by limiting boat sales to Libya and Italy is evaluating the option of temporary migrant visas. This and more in today's news roundup.
Refugees in Greece go on hunger strike: A filthy prison instead of a safe haven: Iranian refugee Arash Hampay joined a hunger strike on Lesbos to protest the dire living conditions at the Moria asylum center. His brother is detained there among thousands of migrants and refugees. Click here to read more.
EU limits boat sales to Libya in effort to stem migrant flow: EU foreign ministers have introduced restrictions in a bid to counter human-trafficking. More than 100,000 migrants have crossed the Mediterranean since the start of the year, with 85,000 landing in Italy. Click here to read more.
UNHCR urges moving beyond detention centres in Libya: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, described conditions in Libyan migrant detention centres as "terrible". He urged to establish reception centres instead. Click here to read more.
Italy evaluates proposal for 200,000 temporary migrant visas: The Italian government is evaluating a proposal to issue 200,000 temporary migrant visas to allow migrants arriving on Italian shores to move freely throughout the rest of Europe. Click here to read more.
Italy deals blow to citizenship rights for migrants: Italy's government has delayed a hotly-contested vote on a citizenship rights bill as tensions rise over the number of migrants arriving on the country's shores. Megan Williams reports from Rome. Click here to read more.
Video sheds light on migration debate: What does it mean to be a refugee? An animated educational video from TED Ed explains the theme of refugees and migrants. Click here to read more.