Migrants heading to Spain’s Canary Islands are departing from farther south in West Africa after a Mauritania crackdown sharply reduced departures from its coast.
Migrants take riskier Atlantic routes after Mauritania crackdown Read More »
Two aid workers in Tunisia received short prison sentences for helping migrants, sparking relief despite ongoing criticism of the trial.
Two aid workers get light sentence in Tunisia migration trial Read More »
Spanish authorities rescued dozens of migrants including children who swam to Ceuta from Morocco under dangerous sea and weather conditions.
Dozens of Moroccan children swim to Ceuta through fog, rough sea Read More »
Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants on land and at sea in the Saloum delta, a growing launch point for dangerous Atlantic crossings.
Senegal halts boat, land group near Foundiougne Read More »
Greece will deploy navy ships off Libya to stop the growing number of migrants attempting to reach Crete and Gavdos from North Africa.
Greek navy to patrol off Libya amid migrant surge Read More »
At least 60 people are feared missing after two deadly shipwrecks off Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration.
iOM says 60 migrants feared missing after libya boat disasters Read More »
IOM and Djiboutian authorities rescue migrants after a deadly smuggling incident forced dozens to swim ashore, resulting in 8 deaths.
IOM rescues migrants; 8 die off Djibouti coast Read More »
Ten migrants washed up on Egypt’s coast prompting the UN’s IOM to call for safe and coordinated international migration policies.
IOM urges action as migrant deaths hit Egypt Read More »
Libyan authorities send dozens of Nigerian women and children back to their home country through a United Nations affiliated voluntary return program.
Libya sends dozens of women and children back to Nigeria Read More »
The majority of the migrants were believed to be Ethiopian, using the increasingly dangerous “eastern route” to seek work in Gulf countries or escape conflict.
Fears grow as migrant boats sink off Yemen with many missing Read More »
