The rights organization Oxfam criticizes the EU for its restrictive migration policy. The chief of the World Food Programme calls on the international community to respond to emergencies driving people to flee their home countries. And a graphic novel in Italy explores mutual apprehensions of Italians and newly arrived migrants. This and more in today’s roundup.
Oxfam lashes out at EU migration strategy in report: Oxfam has published a report entitled 'Beyond 'Fortress Europe' which criticizes the European Union for doing little to ensure safe channels towards Europe. It is also critical for allowing abuses at EU borders. Click here to read more.
World needs to wake up: World Food Programme chief: The UN agency's chief has warned that conflicts and consequent food crisis are causing people to leave their homes and countries. The entire world needs to "wake up" and respond to the emergency. Click here to read more.
European rights chief questions Italy's migrant deals with Libya: The Council of Europe has warned Italy that it risks violating European law if it returns migrants intercepted to Libya. Italy has inked deals with Libyan authorities and militias to stem the migrant flow. Click here to read more.
Life slowly returns to normal in Libya's coastal city of Sirte: Until about a year ago, Sirte was in the frontline of a war between Libya’s Government of National Accord and the "Islamic State" (IS), which had taken control of the Mediterranean city in February 2015. It was freed in December last year and life seems to be returning to normal. Click here to read more.
'Fifa nera, fifa blu', book tells the 2 facets of same fear: A graphic novel explores the fears of those living in Italy as they see migrants arriving. The novel also tells of those migrants who have made the crossing and feel disoriented. Click here to read more.