Refugee children worldwide are missing out on education, the UNHCR warns. Syrian refugees in Turkey reach 3.2 million, and thousands of migrants are trapped in Sabratha, Libya, as violent clashes between rebel groups continue. This and more in today's roundup.
Global problem: Many refugee children missing out on education: Refugee children are five times more likely to be out of school than non-refugees and the UNHCR warns that children worldwide are being deprived of their most formative years. Shortfalls for funding are part of the problem. Click here to read more.
UN Refugee Agency gives Greece a winter warning: The UN refugee agency UNHCR has issued a call to Greek authorities to speed up their preparations for winter in state-run migrant camps on the Aegean islands. Click here to read more.
Thousands of migrants trapped in Sabratha after clashes: The violent clashes between Libyan rebel groups in Sabratha have left thousands of migrants blocked in camps there. Click here to read more.
Syrian refugees in Turkey reach 3.2 million: There are now over 3.2 million Syrian refugees in Turkey, according to the country's directorate for migration management. The figure takes into account all officially registered refugees in possession of a biometric identity card, which is needed to access health, educational and social services in the country. Click here to read more.
Croatia increases quota of Syrians by 100: Croatia has decided take in 150 Syrian refugees currently in Turkey by the end of this year and a further 100 in 2018. The extended quota is for people who meet the requirements for international protection, the government says. Click here to read more.
Italy: 'mayor of migrants' probed over reception: Prosecutors in the southern Italian region of Calabria have opened a probe against the mayor of Riace in connection with the local model of reception and integration of migrants that has made the town famous throughout the world. Click here to read more.
In Italy, 1,483 cases of racism since 2015: Between 2015 and 2017, nearly 1,500 cases of racism and discrimination have been reported in Italy, according to data collected in the fourth white paper on racism by the Lunaria Association, which said the results showed an "unheard-of intensity." Click here to read more.