A number of sexual assault cases committed by refugees in Germany are currently on trial. The UNHCR is negotiating with Libyan authorities about opening a center for vulnerable migrants in Tripoli to transit to third countries. Plus: a new survey in Italy reveals that a majority of Italians feel there are too many migrants in the country. This and more in today's roundup.
Migrants and rape: unveiling myths and facts about the dark side of the refugee crisis: Migrants in Germany have repeatedly come under fire for allegedly committing violent acts against women. But are those statistics misleading? Click here to read more.
UNHCR in Libya negotiates new center for migrants in transit: The UN Refugee Agency is negotiating with Libyan authorities to open a center in Tripoli for migrants in transit towards third countries. Click here to read more.
Survey: 70 percent of Italians think there are too many migrants: A recent survey shows that 70 percent of Italians think that there are too many migrants in the country and that the arrival of so many foreigners has created problems for Italian public services. Click here to read more.
EU Commission proposes resettling 50,000 refugees: The EU's executive has unveiled plans to resettle at least 50,000 refugees, focusing on people from northern Africa, to bypass smugglers. Europe is struggling to distribute thousands of migrants already in the bloc. Click here to read more.
Migration: Angela Merkel's first hurdle to forming a coalition: Among German Chancellor Merkel's biggest challenges to building a new coalition government with the Free Democrats and Greens will be migration and refugee policies. Migration fears helped push voters toward the AfD. Click here to read more.
German NGO report urges facts over feelings in refugee debate: A Catholic relief organization has released a new report on the plight of refugees in Germany. The study, intended to push lawmakers into action, indicates that many newcomers to the country struggle to find employment. Click here to read more.