A search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean took a tragic turn. Catalonia is facing a severe shortage in accomodation for unaccompanied minor migrants and research institutes in Berlin offer new insights into characteristics of migrants that might help improve integration. This and more in today's roundup.
Sea Watch accuses Libya coast guard of 'reckless' behavior against migrants: At least five migrants, including one child, have died in a shipwreck in the central Mediterranean in yet another deadly incident. German NGO Sea Watch has accused Libyan coast guards of "reckless and violent" behavior that contributed to the deaths. Click here to read more.
'Refugees are more driven than we give them credit for': The refugee crisis brought not only challenges in finding new ways to integrate large numbers of migrants but also opportunities to study what motivates people to leave their homes and start new lives. Recent findings presented at a panel discussion in Berlin highlight that refugees are far more motivated than expected - and more readily disappointed when they fail to integrate. Click here to read more.
Catalonia: emergency for mass arrival of migrant minors: The Spanish region of Catalonia is struggling with a large number of arrivals of unaccompanied migrant minors. Due to the lack of adequate structures, they are living in Barcelona's judicial offices. Click here to read more.
EU-Horn of Africa migration policy inherently flawed, new report suggests: A new joint report takes a critical stance on the European Union's Khartoum Process and suggests it puts more migrants in harm's way, instead of limiting mass migration and combating issues of trafficking and smuggling. Click here to read more.
Protocol for humanitarian corridors for migrants renewed: A new protocol has been signed in Italy for the safe arrival of a further 1,000 refugees through humanitarian corridors. The project follows on from the first initiative launched in 2015. Click here to read more.
Malteser musical builds bridge between refugees and German teens: Teenage refugees don't have much opportunity to interact with their German peers. The musical production "Flying high" by the Christian Malteser organization is changing that. The teens involved have found a way to share their experiences by sharing their passion for musical theater. Click here to see the video.