Migrants

Italy's refusal to allow docking of migrant ship 'unacceptable': France

Diplomatic talks are underway between France and Italy to try to resolve the fate of the Ocean Viking migrant rescue ship, which is carrying more than 200 people.

France, Italy in row as refugees come ashore at Sicily port

Refugee and migrant rescue ship with more than 200 people on board heads to France after Italy refuses it permission to dock as its new right-wing PM Giorgia Meloni attempts to crack down on migration across the Mediterranean.

Hundreds of Sri Lankan migrants heading to Canada rescued: Vietnam

Vietnamese authorities say all 303 people, including 20 children, have been brought to safety with the help of a nearby Japanese-flagged ship.

Pope urges EU countries to share burden of migrants

Catholic Church leader Pope Francis said the European Union member nations have to come together and collaborate on unified policy and help migrants.

Türkiye rescues over 50 migrants illegally pushed back by Greece

The migrants have been rescued off the coast of Mugla’s Bodrum district in the Aegean and the Didim district in the western province of Aydin.

Tunisia intercepts more than 800 refugees in one night

"A total of 813 migrants, including 473 from sub-Saharan Africa" were caught off the North African country's coast in 37 different operations earlier this week, officials say.

Türkiye rescues hundreds of migrants after illegal Greek pushbacks

Human rights groups and media outlets have frequently reported on illegal pushbacks and other human rights breaches by Greek authorities.

Türkiye criticises Greece's 'shameless' mistreatment of refugees

Turkish foreign minister said the migration issue is a humanitarian and social issue, but that it has recently been abused by some politicians and turned into a political problem.

Three key takeaways: EU-Greece cover up of illegal pushbacks of migrants

At the behest of Greece, the European Anti-Fraud Office did not release its report on Greece's illegal pushback until it leaked last month. Finally out, it exposes Athens' heavy-handed tactics against migrants.

'False charges': Türkiye denies involvement with migrants at Greek border

Türkiye's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun has rebuked statements from Greece that accused Türkiye of sending migrants to Greek border.

Greek media published false reports on migrant crossings: Turkish Embassy

Media outlets in Greece failed to retract fabricated reports on the supposed 'Turkish push-forward of irregular migrants,' said the Turkish Embassy in Athens.

Fire on migrant ship off Libya coast turns deadly

The shipwreck took place off the western Libyan city of Sabratha, a major launching point for the mainly African migrants making the dangerous voyage across the Mediterranean.