Tensions rise after 10 jump from migrant ship stranded off Italy
The ship Open Arms, at sea for 19 days with almost 100 migrants onboard, has been waiting just off the port of Lampedusa, asking permission to bring the mostly African migrants ashore, despite an Italian ban on private rescue ships docking.
Aug 20, 2019, 17:54 PM IST
Burkina Faso recalls ambassador to Libya over 'slave markets' report
Burkina Faso`s foreign minister said on Monday it had recalled its ambassador to Libya over a report that black African migrants were being auctioned as slaves there.
Nov 21, 2017, 22:30 PM IST
Migrant arrivals in Italy fall in July, rise in Spain: Frontex
Italy has been the main gateway to Europe since a 2016 deal with Ankara shut off the route from Turkey to EU member Greece, which had mostly been used by Syrian refugees.
Aug 14, 2017, 19:46 PM IST
At least 56 dead as smugglers throw 300 African migrants into Yemen sea
At least 56 people have drowned over the past 24 hours, and dozens remain missing, after human traffickers forced 300 African migrants off two Yemen-bound boats and into the sea.
Aug 10, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
Seven jailed for migrant drownings
An Italian court has sentenced seven African migrants to a total of more than 120 years in prison for the drowning of at least 12 people in Mediterranean in 2015.
Feb 21, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
260 Malians deported by Algeria allege police brutality
Some 260 Malians expelled from Algeria in a massive swoop against illegal African migrants arrived home Sunday to Monday accusing Algerian security forces of brutality and saying many had been hurt and some killed.
Dec 13, 2016, 02:36 AM IST
Israel air raid targets Gaza after rocket attack: Army
The Israeli air force targeted a Hamas military training facility in central Gaza overnight Sunday in response to a rocket attack, the army said.
Jan 25, 2016, 12:49 PM IST
