migration crisis
Thirty-one bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks off Libya
Middle East
November 27, 2017
Thirty-one bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks off Libya
At least 31 migrants died after their boat sank off Libya’s western coast on Saturday and some 200 others were…
Navy foils illegal immigration by 179 persons
Egypt
July 11, 2016
Navy foils illegal immigration by 179 persons
Egypt's navy has thwarted an attempt at illegal migration from Egyptian waters to southern Europe involving 179 persons on board…
Brawls in Turkish parliament delay legislation on EU migrant deal
Middle East
April 28, 2016
Brawls in Turkish parliament delay legislation on EU migrant deal
Brawls between lawmakers from Turkey's ruling AK Party and the pro-Kurdish opposition have delayed efforts to pass legislation on a…
European Union approves 2.4 billion euros funding for migration crisis
World
August 10, 2015
European Union approves 2.4 billion euros funding for migration crisis
The European Commission on Monday approved 2.4 billion euros ($2.6 billion) of aid over six years for countries including Greece…
Hungarian plan to erect separation wall draws int’l condemnation
World
June 21, 2015
Hungarian plan to erect separation wall draws int’l condemnation
As part of a highly controversial anti-immigration policy, Hungary is planning to build a 175 km-long fence along its border…