«A new report by @Refugees shows that thousands of refugees and migrants continue to be victims of widespread and extreme abuses. The EU will enhance further its efforts to address these dramatic situations and protect these persons from the criminal bands that prey on them» the European Union top diplomat Josep Borrell tweeted via his…
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EU new aero-naval mission to Libya
EU Foreign Ministers discussed the latest developments in Libya, following up on the Foreign Affairs Councils from 10 and 20 January. During the previous two meetings, the Council had expressed concern over the aggravating crisis in the area, agreeing on the need for EU engagement to prevent further escalation. The EU top diplomat announced the…
EU blames Libya Al Khoms shipwreck tragedy
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of a shipwreck off the coast of Al Khoms where over 100 persons may have lost their lives. This is a terrible reminder of the risks still faced by those making this dangerous journey to Europe. Every life lost is one too many. Our aim has always…
Pope Francis calls to assist migrants
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark the VI anniversary of his visit to Lampedusa on July 8, a small Italian island 90 miles off the coast of Tunisia. Pontifex called for an end to the rhetoric which views migrants as ‘other,’ saying they are human beings and among those Christ has commanded…
Tripoli rejects EU illegal migrants platforms
Tripoli rejects a European Union’s plan to establish migrant centers and it will not be attracted by financial inducements, Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj said. Rejection of Fayez al-Sarraj aborted the Italian proposal to organise reception and identification platforms for migrant processing in Africa as a means of resolve divisions among European governments over how to…
Increase of deaths in Mediterranean sea
The tragic weekend deaths of an estimated 103 people, including three babies, when the rubber dinghy they were on sank off the coast of Libya. This is the #Mediterranean Sea six months into 2018: – nearly 1000 migrant deaths – 10,000 people returned by Libyan Coast Guard– 204 deaths this week (including 3 children) —…
Déclaration de Tunis sur la route migratoire en Méditerranée
Les Ministres de l’Intérieur réunis à Tunis aujourd’hui ont convenu de renforcer davantage la coordination en matière de gestion de la migration en Méditerranée centrale. Very constructive meeting with Algerian MoI Noureddine Bedoui to prepare the stepping up of #EU–#Algeria cooperation on migration & security pic.twitter.com/xBfGkr7pTV — Dimitris Avramopoulos (@Avramopoulos) July 24, 2017 A cette…
Sex-traffic from Nigeria at raise
The International Organisation for Migration reports a sharp raise in the number of African girls being trafficked to Europe, especially from Nigeria. IOM Italy has seen a 600% increase in the number of potential sex trafficking victims arriving by sea. A new Report: https://t.co/8af8tShT7L — Flavio Di Giacomo (@fladig) July 21, 2017 Over the past three…
Europarliament screens rescue operation in Mediterranean
To avoid migrants continuing to drown while trying to reach Italy, EU countries must offer their help the Members of the European Parliament suggest. The Civil Liberties Committee held a hearing on search-and-rescue operations, the relations between the different actors including EU military vessels, Frontex staff and NGOs, the need to fight people smugglers as well…
MEPs discuss migration management
The European Parliament has hosted the conference on migration management ahead of the EU summit to launch a platform for regular dialogue between all actors involved. #MigrationEU @JunckerEU we need 2 #invest 2 B sure #Africa can realise its own ambitions — Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky) June 21, 2017 It has addressed responsibility sharing among…
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