The European Union and Egypt have signed a €7.4bn ($8bn) agreement aimed at boosting co-operation in trade and security, as well as trying to stem the flow of migrants into Europe. The deal upgrades the EU’s relationship with Egypt to a strategic partnership. Grants, loans and other funds are due …
Read More »Italy signs agreement to welcome Tunisian migrant workers
Italian authorities signed on Friday an agreement to welcome some 4,000 Tunisian workers, in line with commitments made to help the North African state stem migrant pressure at its borders. “The deal was signed during a visit by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to Tunis, where he was scheduled to meet …
Read More »Italian government adopts decree to expel young migrants
The Italian government adopted a decree providing for the expulsion of unaccompanied young foreigners if they have lied about their real age. According to reports, 21,000 unaccompanied minors, 85% of them male, have landed in the country, and they continue to pour in as migrant boats continue to converge on …
Read More »Canada warns members of the LGBT community
The Canadian government issued a warning on Tuesday to members of the LGBT+ community wishing to travel to the United States about the risks they could encounter in certain states. Ottawa recommends in particular to “check local laws” by referring to “laws and policies that could affect” members of this …
Read More »“At least 655 Ethiopians killed by Saudi guards”- HRW
Human Rights Watch has accused Saudi Arabian border guards of systematically killing hundreds of Ethiopian economic migrants trying to cross from war-torn Yemen, the BBC reported. The rights group said at least 655 people have been killed by guards since early last year. Some were shot, others killed or maimed …
Read More »At least 86 migrants rescued off Spain’s Canary Islands
Some 86 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries were rescued on Monday aboard a boat off the Canary Islands, Spanish rescuers said. The migrants rescued on Monday are 80 men and 6 women. A sea rescue vessel brought them back to the island of Gran Canaria where they were met by …
Read More »Migrants bullied at Europe’s borders
The U.S. newspaper New York Times published images showing how Greek authorities treat migrants at their borders as they are crammed into an inflatable boat and delivered to the sea until Turkish coast guards take them in. These videos show a violation of international law. The testimonies of Somali, Ethiopian …
Read More »At least 92 refugees found naked at Greece-Turkey border
Ninety-two refugees were found naked after being forced, according to Athens, to cross the Evros river separating Turkey from Greece. The European border surveillance agency Frontex confirmed to AFP “the rescue of 92 migrants on Friday” with the help of the Greek authorities, according to a spokeswoman, Paulina Bakula. “The …
Read More »Zimbabwe: Harare concerned about treatment of its citizens in South Africa
Zimbabwean government has expressed concern about the treatment of its nationals in South Africa, which has seen an increase in attacks and violence against foreigners. In recent months, South African government officials have spoken out against the alleged involvement of foreign nationals, particularly Zimbabweans, in violent crimes. Zimbabwe has the …
Read More »Libya: more than 20 Malians found dead off coast
At least twenty-two Malians, including three children, lost their lives after their boat ran into difficulties off the Libyan coast, authorities said. They were part of a group of more than 80 migrants stranded on their stricken ship for much of the past two weeks, BBC quotes Malian government as …
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