New migrant tragedy at sea changes little as EU leaders forge ahead with tougher borders plans
1 year, 6 months ago

New migrant tragedy at sea changes little as EU leaders forge ahead with tougher borders plans

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — As rescue efforts in the Mediterranean Sea flagged last week, and bodies were found more frequently than survivors from among the more than 500 people missing after an overcrowded fishing trawler sank, the European Commission’s president was asked for her thoughts. Standing near the coffins of scores of drowned migrants, having traveled to the small Italian island of Lampedusa after the deaths of around 300 people in October 2013, then European Commission President José Manuel Barroso swore that such tragedies “should never happen again.” In response, the Italian navy set up a search and rescue mission, but it was mothballed a year later over concern that it only encouraged more migrants to come. In a letter to the leaders, von der Leyen highlighted the need to “limit irregular departures” from Africa and Turkey, to “fight against migrant smuggling” and “work with partner countries” to ensure that people don’t leave or transit those countries. Tunisia would receive 105 million euros and equipment like patrol boats, radar systems and cameras; Morocco, 152 million euros worth of “migration budget support;” Egypt, 23 million euros to buy boats, and up to 87 million euros to tighten its borders, notably with Libya, where most migrants leave from. Von der Leyen noted that Libya received two more EU-funded patrol boats in February, and has “rescued or intercepted” 7,562 people trying to leave this year.

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27 African migrants die, dozens rescued after boats sink off Tunisia coast
1 week ago

27 African migrants die, dozens rescued after boats sink off Tunisia coast

Hindustan Times  

Tunisia's coast guard has recovered the bodies of 27 African migrants after two boats they were attempting to cross the Mediterranean in sank off the coast, the national guard said on Thursday. Tunisia's coast guard has recovered the bodies of 27 African migrants after boats sank near their coast The boats sank in waters off the city of Sfax, a …

More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
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2 weeks ago

More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says

Associated Press  

MADRID — More than 10,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain by sea this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights group said on Thursday. On average, that means 30 migrants died every day this year attempting to reach the country by boat, Caminando Fronteras said. Caminando Fronteras said most of the 10,457 deaths recorded up until …

The EU is failing to dissuade African migrants despite spending billions, auditors say
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The EU is failing to dissuade African migrants despite spending billions, auditors say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Despite the lessons learned …

At least 15 killed, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania
5 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 15 killed, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania

Al Jazeera  

The boat carrying 300 people had left The Gambia and capsized near Nouakchott, according to UN migration agency. At least 15 people have died and more than 150 are missing after a boat carrying 300 passengers capsized near Mauritania’s capital Nouakchott, the International Organization for Migration said. “Approximately 300 people boarded a pirogue in The Gambia and spent seven days …

Libya, Tunisia urge Europe to increase aid to help tackle migration crisis
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Libya, Tunisia urge Europe to increase aid to help tackle migration crisis

Al Jazeera  

North African countries seek assistance at Tripoli conference to help stem flow of refugees and migrants. In his opening remarks at the beginning of the Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum on Wednesday, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said countries “have a moral responsibility” towards the people “who cross the desert and the sea” hoping to reach Europe. “Libya found itself caught …

Stranded migrants confront violence and despair as Tunisia partners to keep them from Europe
7 months ago

Stranded migrants confront violence and despair as Tunisia partners to keep them from Europe

The Hindu  

For many migrants who’ve long dreamed of Europe, one of the last stops is an expanse of olive trees on North Africa's Mediterranean coastline. When police razed tents last summer in Sfax, Tunisia's second largest city, many migrants moved to the countryside near the stretch of coastline north of the city. It’s not normal.” Passportless, Mr. Keita said he paid …

European leaders laud tougher migration policies but more people die on treacherous sea crossings
8 months, 2 weeks ago

European leaders laud tougher migration policies but more people die on treacherous sea crossings

Associated Press  

RABAT, Morocco — Children dead in the English Channel. As the European Union and countries across the 27-member bloc adopt tougher measures on migrants, politicians largely focus their rhetoric on the need to police human trafficking and smuggling — rather than the human drama playing out at sea. Human rights organizations have for years warned that tougher policies and police …

Italy’s leader keeps the focus on migration on her fourth visit to Tunisia in a year
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy’s leader keeps the focus on migration on her fourth visit to Tunisia in a year

Associated Press  

TUNIS, Tunisia — The head of Italy’s right-wing government acknowledged Wednesday that Tunisia cannot serve as a dumping ground for migrants, days after Tunisia’s president reaffirmed his unwillingness to let Europe outsource migration problems by sending those not welcome there to his country. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni said during a visit to Tunisia — her fourth in the past year …

North Africa bears the brunt of Europe’s externalisation policies: Analysts
9 months, 2 weeks ago

North Africa bears the brunt of Europe’s externalisation policies: Analysts

Al Jazeera  

Desperate people are still seeking safety in Europe via North Africa in spite of the systems being set up to stop them. European lawmakers have pitched a recent 7.4 billion-euro deal between the European Union and Egypt as a further advance on the bloc’s aims to create a buffer zone along the shores of the southern Mediterranean, shoring up the …

The EU-Mauritania migration deal is destined to fail
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The EU-Mauritania migration deal is destined to fail

Al Jazeera  

The agreement will not stem the flow of asylum seekers to European shores and could also destabilise Mauritania. The migration deal aims to decrease these arrivals by supporting the Mauritanian border and security forces to combat people smuggling and human trafficking and bolstering Mauritanian border management and surveillance capacities. Documents leaked in September indicate a sense within Mauritanian government circles …

European charity ship rescues 135 migrants but is assigned to distant port in Italy with 359 aboard
9 months, 3 weeks ago

European charity ship rescues 135 migrants but is assigned to distant port in Italy with 359 aboard

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European charity ship Ocean …

After record year, Tunisia reports migrant deaths from shipwreck near Libyan waters
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After record year, Tunisia reports migrant deaths from shipwreck near Libyan waters

The Independent  

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After record year, Tunisia reports migrant deaths from shipwreck near Libyan waters
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After record year, Tunisia reports migrant deaths from shipwreck near Libyan waters

Associated Press  

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia’s coast guard retrieved the bodies of nine people who died after their boat sank on Thursday, marking the latest disaster for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. The coast guard also retrieved 45 people from the boat after it started to fill with water four miles off the coast of Zarzis, a common …

The EU announces 210 million euros in aid to help Mauritania curb migration
11 months ago

The EU announces 210 million euros in aid to help Mauritania curb migration

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The EU on Thursday announced 210 million euros to help Mauritania crack down on people smugglers and deter migrant boats from taking off, as the number of people attempting the dangerous Atlantic crossing from West Africa to Europe rises sharply. European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the extra funding for migration, but also for …

Over 60 drown in a migrant vessel off Libya while trying to reach Europe, UN says
1 year ago

Over 60 drown in a migrant vessel off Libya while trying to reach Europe, UN says

Deccan Chronicle  

Cairo: A boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people, including women and children dead, the U.N. migration agency said. Saturday's shipwreck was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe, where, according to officials, thousands have …

Over 60 migrants feared drowned in Mediterranean sea near Libyan coast
1 year ago

Over 60 migrants feared drowned in Mediterranean sea near Libyan coast

Firstpost  

One of the main places from which migrants attempt to enter Europe by crossing the Mediterranean is Libya. It is one of the world’s most perilous migration routes; IOM estimates, over 2,200 people have drowned while trying to cross this year alone It is estimated that over sixty migrants perished in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, according to …

More than 60 people drown after a migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, U.N. says
1 year ago

More than 60 people drown after a migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, U.N. says

LA Times  

A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said. The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration said in a statement late Saturday that the boat was carrying 86 migrants when strong waves swamped it off the town of …

Tunisia rejects European funds and says they fall short of a deal for migration and financial aid
1 year, 3 months ago

Tunisia rejects European funds and says they fall short of a deal for migration and financial aid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. President Kais Saied on Monday accused the European Union …

EU chief promises ‘action plan’ as Italy sees surge of asylum seekers
1 year, 3 months ago

EU chief promises ‘action plan’ as Italy sees surge of asylum seekers

Al Jazeera  

EU chief emphasises need for surveillance via sea and land as island of Lampedusa reports record arrivals. “Irregular migration is a European challenge and it needs a European answer,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a visit to Lampedusa on Sunday, offering a 10-point “action plan” to help Rome deal with the crisis. “We will decide who …

What’s behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy?
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy?

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Thousands of migrants and refugees have landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa this week after crossing the Mediterranean Sea on small unseaworthy boats from Tunisia, overwhelming local authorities and aid organizations. With Tunisia now the main launching pad for Europe, the island today is receiving around 70% of all migrants arriving in Italy, said Flavio Di …

What's behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy?
1 year, 3 months ago

What's behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With Tunisia now the main launching pad for Europe, …

A flotilla of migrant boats from Tunisia overwhelms an Italian island and tests Meloni’s policy
1 year, 3 months ago

A flotilla of migrant boats from Tunisia overwhelms an Italian island and tests Meloni’s policy

Associated Press  

ROME — A flotilla of flimsy boats, crowded with migrants and launched from Tunisia, overwhelmed a tiny southern Italian island on Wednesday, taxing the coast guard’s capability to intercept the smugglers’ vessels and testing Premier Giorgia Meloni’s pledge to thwart irregular migration. With Lampedusa-based Italian coast guard and border patrol vessels unable to intercept all of the smugglers’ boats offshore, …

‘You have to do it’: Refugees in Tunisia undeterred by Lampedusa shipwreck
1 year, 4 months ago

‘You have to do it’: Refugees in Tunisia undeterred by Lampedusa shipwreck

Al Jazeera  

Despite deaths at sea, refugees in the port of Sfax are still adamant about trying to reach Europe by boat. “They took my phone and my passport.” Many people from sub-Saharan African countries who were both living in Sfax and planning to sail for Europe were evicted from their homes and sacked from their jobs in July when the death …

Migrants face misery in Tunisia. Rights activists fear that the EU deal will make things even worse
1 year, 5 months ago

Migrants face misery in Tunisia. Rights activists fear that the EU deal will make things even worse

Associated Press  

TUNIS, Tunisia — Migrants in Tunisia’s port city of Sfax who are aiming to make Europe their new home are now sharing the burden and the blame for escalating tensions deeply tinged with racism, amid the fears of European leaders who are trying to stanch the numbers of people arriving at their shores. President Kais Saied, Tunisia’s increasingly authoritarian leader, …

What is behind the EU-Tunisia deal on migration?
1 year, 5 months ago

What is behind the EU-Tunisia deal on migration?

Al Jazeera  

The number of refugees departing from Tunisia and trying to reach Europe has increased significantly in recent months. European Union leaders and the Tunisian government have signed what they call a “strategic partnership” deal that aims to combat undocumented immigration and boost economic ties between the bloc and the North African country. “This ill-judged agreement, signed despite mounting evidence of …

European Union and Tunisia announce progress in building economic and trade ties, and on migration
1 year, 5 months ago

European Union and Tunisia announce progress in building economic and trade ties, and on migration

Associated Press  

TUNIS, Tunisia — European leaders and Tunisia’s president announced progress on Sunday in the building of hoped-for closer economic and trade relations and on measures to combat the often lethal smuggling of migrants across the Mediterranean Sea. This time, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte didn’t detail the full …

Tunisia and EU finalise deal on migration
1 year, 5 months ago

Tunisia and EU finalise deal on migration

Al Jazeera  

The European Union and Tunisia have signed a memorandum of understanding for a “strategic and comprehensive partnership” aimed at combatting irregular migration and boosting economic ties between the bloc and the North African country, which lies on a major route for migrants and refugees travelling to Europe. European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, and …

New migrant tragedy at sea changes little as EU leaders forge ahead with tougher borders plans
1 year, 6 months ago

New migrant tragedy at sea changes little as EU leaders forge ahead with tougher borders plans

The Independent  

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Families of Tunisia opposition say EU aid won’t stop migration
1 year, 6 months ago

Families of Tunisia opposition say EU aid won’t stop migration

Al Jazeera  

The European Union this month offered Tunisia a 105 million euro package to help it tackle a big rise in migrant departures. Families of jailed Tunisian opposition politicians have dismissed an aid package offered to Tunis by the European Union, warning the money would not help the north African country stop migrant departures. Speaking at a press conference Monday with …

EU migration chief says deadly shipwreck highlights surge in migrant crossings from eastern Libya
1 year, 6 months ago

EU migration chief says deadly shipwreck highlights surge in migrant crossings from eastern Libya

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — The shipwreck last week off Greece that is feared to have killed hundreds of people may be the “worst ever tragedy” of its kind in the Mediterranean Sea, the European Union’s migration chief said Wednesday. The tragedy comes as migrant crossings from eastern Libya to Europe have surged, said Ylva Johansson, the EU’s migration and home affairs commissioner. …

Tunisia doesn’t want to be Europe’s border guard to slow migration
1 year, 6 months ago

Tunisia doesn’t want to be Europe’s border guard to slow migration

Associated Press  

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia’s president said Monday that his country doesn’t want to be Europe’s border guard or a land of resettlement for migrants rejected elsewhere. President Kais Saied made the comment after meeting in Tunis with the French and German interior ministers amid an effort by European governments to work with Tunisia to prevent more deadly migration efforts across …

EC migration deal ignores Tunisia’s repression: Rights groups
1 year, 6 months ago

EC migration deal ignores Tunisia’s repression: Rights groups

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups are concerned the EC deal, in following its anti-migrant agenda, props up Tunisia’s authoritarianism. The European Commission’s whopping deal to resuscitate Tunisia’s economy as part of a wider effort to stem the flow of refugees to its borders has rights groups concerned that it is propping up President Kais Saied’s increasingly authoritarian government. The proposed deal would “reinforce …

Why is the EU offering Tunisia a financial assistance package?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why is the EU offering Tunisia a financial assistance package?

Al Jazeera  

The EU hopes to stem the number of refugees departing for Europe from the country’s coast during an economic crisis. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union may loan Tunisia more than 1 billion euros with the lion’s share positioned as “macro-financial assistance” designed to save Tunisia’s faltering economy. The potential package, which was announced on …

EU offers Tunisia aid package, seeks tighter border control
1 year, 6 months ago

EU offers Tunisia aid package, seeks tighter border control

Al Jazeera  

The EU is considering a major financial package for the cash-strapped nation amid a growing refugee and migrant crisis. The European Union is considering offering Tunisia some 900 million euros to support its economy, plus an immediate 150 million euros in budget support once a “necessary agreement is found”, according to European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen. Along with …

EU considers €1bn deal for Tunisia to stop illegal migrant flow
1 year, 6 months ago

EU considers €1bn deal for Tunisia to stop illegal migrant flow

The Telegraph  

The European Union is weighing a €1 billion deal with Tunisia to help stem the flow of illegal migrants and prop up the country from economic collapse. In a visit to Tunis, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, announced the bloc could help tackle people smuggling and small boat crossings in the latest financial arrangement with …

Tunisia’s choice: Migration and realpolitik in the Mediterranean
1 year, 8 months ago

Tunisia’s choice: Migration and realpolitik in the Mediterranean

Al Jazeera  

A storm is gathering over the Mediterranean. “We never had the kind of institutions that could defend it against the advances of a president such as Saied.” “President Saied’s populist appeal is attracting and holding the loyalty of many,” he said, explaining why the wider public redirects blame for Tunisia’s dire economic circumstances away from the president. “People take solace …

‘Let us die at sea!’ Tunisia rounds up Europe-bound migrants in unprecedented numbers
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Let us die at sea!’ Tunisia rounds up Europe-bound migrants in unprecedented numbers

LA Times  

Migrants, mainly from sub-Saharan Africa, are stopped by Tunisian authorities during an attempt to get to Italy by sea. “We are ready to drown and die to improve our situation,” said a Syrian who identified himself only as Mohamed, fearful, like many migrants caught at sea, of revealing his full name. But those incentives won’t stop the recent, furious drive …

2 dead, 20 missing as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia
1 year, 8 months ago

2 dead, 20 missing as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia

The Independent  

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EU defends its Libya migrant work as UN points the finger
1 year, 9 months ago

EU defends its Libya migrant work as UN points the finger

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Tuesday defended its work with migrants in Libya after U.N.-backed investigators accused the 27-nation bloc of abetting human rights abuses and other crimes in the largely lawless north African country. Presenting a report on Monday by a U.N.-commissioned fact-finding mission to Libya, investigator Chaloka Beyani said that EU assistance to Libya’s migration department and …

U.N. points finger as European Union defends its Libya migrant work
1 year, 9 months ago

U.N. points finger as European Union defends its Libya migrant work

LA Times  

Mohamed Auajjar, flanked by fellow investigators Chaloka Beyani, left, and Tracy Robinson, addresses a news conference before presenting a report accusing the European Union of aiding migrant rights abuses on Monday. Presenting a report on Monday by a U.N.-commissioned fact-finding mission to Libya, investigator Chaloka Beyani said that EU assistance to Libya’s migration department and the coast guard “has aided …

Europe risks huge migrant inflows without aid to Tunisia, Italian minister says
1 year, 9 months ago

Europe risks huge migrant inflows without aid to Tunisia, Italian minister says

Firstpost  

Bailout talks between Tunisia and the International Monetary Fund have been stalled for months, with the U.S., among others, demanding far-reaching reforms from President Kais Saied to free up the cash. Milan: Europe risks seeing “tens, maybe hundreds of thousands” of sea migrants arrive on its shores from North Africa if economic aid is not granted soon to Tunisia, Italian …

Italy estimates 680K migrants might cross sea from Libya
1 year, 9 months ago

Italy estimates 680K migrants might cross sea from Libya

Associated Press  

ROME — Intelligence reports indicate nearly 700,000 migrants are in Libya awaiting an opportunity to set out by sea toward Italy, a lawmaker from Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party said Sunday, but a U.N. migration official called the number not credible. Tommaso Foti, the lower parliamentary house whip for the Brothers of Italy Party, told television channel Tgcom24 the Italian …

Report: 8,468 perished trying to reach Europe since 2019
1 year, 10 months ago

Report: 8,468 perished trying to reach Europe since 2019

Associated Press  

CAIRO — More than 8,400 Europe-bound migrants perished at sea while attempting to cross the Mediterranean over the past four years, a charity said Tuesday. Analyzing data from the U.N. refugee agency, the charity said deaths at European borders were partly blamed on “the increasing trend of European governments forcibly, illegally and often violently stopping refugees from entering their territory …

Rights group claims EU ‘complicit’ in Libya’s migrants abuse
2 years ago

Rights group claims EU ‘complicit’ in Libya’s migrants abuse

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Human Rights Watch on Monday accused the European Union’s border and coast guard agency of being complicit in migrant abuses by Libya by allowing the North African country’s coast guard to intercept migrant boats crossing the Mediterranean Sea for southern Europe. Following a data-based investigation repor t released by the New York-based watchdog last Thursday, it concluded that …

EU to deliver more vessels to Libyan partners before summer
2 years, 11 months ago

EU to deliver more vessels to Libyan partners before summer

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union hopes to deliver more vessels to the Libyan coast guard before the summer when irregular sea crossings are expected to increase, an EU official whose work focuses on relations with Libya and migration said on Wednesday. On the other hand, the Libyan coast guard “rescued” more than 31,000 migrants and refugees Trautmann said, without mentioning …

Migrant abuses continue in Libya. So does EU border training
2 years, 11 months ago

Migrant abuses continue in Libya. So does EU border training

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — A confidential European Union military report calls for continuing a controversial EU program to train and equip Libya’s coast guard and navy despite growing concerns about their treatment of migrants, a mounting death toll at sea, and the continued lack of any central authority in the North African nation. Compiled by Italian navy Rear Adm. Stefano Turchetto, head …

EU continues training Libyan partners despite migrant abuses
2 years, 11 months ago

EU continues training Libyan partners despite migrant abuses

The Independent  

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Op-Ed: Climate migration will worsen the brutality and chaos on the Mediterranean
3 years ago

Op-Ed: Climate migration will worsen the brutality and chaos on the Mediterranean

LA Times  

Bangladeshi migrants making their way from Libya to Europe are rescued June 12 by the crew of the Geo Barents, a rescue vessel operated by Doctors Without Borders in the central Mediterranean. Since at least 2017, the EU, led by Italy, has trained and equipped the Libyan coast guard to serve as a proxy maritime force, whose central purpose is …

Channel migrant deaths: Smugglers net millions per kilometer
3 years, 1 month ago

Channel migrant deaths: Smugglers net millions per kilometer

Associated Press  

CALAIS, France — The price to cross the English Channel varies according to the network of smugglers, between 3,000 and 7,000 euros though there are rumors of discounts. “This has become so profitable for criminals that it’s going to take a phenomenal amount of effort to shift it,” the U.K. Home Office’s Dan O’Mahoney told Parliament on Nov. 17. “At …

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