Ceuta: Six people arrested over social media posts 'encouraging' migration
Six people, including a minor, have been arrested in Morocco on suspicion of posting messages on social media encouraging irregular migration to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
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Nearly 20,000 pushed back to Niger in crackdown on migrants, NGO
Tunisia, Algeria and Libya are increasing efforts to block trans-Saharan migrant routes through Niger. A recent report claims that Algerian authorities are deporting a growing number of people under 'brutal' conditions.
Libyan trafficker 'Bidja' gunned down in Tripoli
A former head of Libya’s coast guard, Abd al-Rahman Milad was killed on Sunday in Sayyad, west of the capital Tripoli. Also known as Bidja, he had been linked to atrocities against migrants.
Migrant women overpower German knife attacker
Three Muslim women who intervened against an assailant wielding a knife on a bus in western Germany have been praised as "true heroes" by the local mayor, as authorities warned of fake reports on social media.
Facts show blaming foreigners for crime in Germany too simplistic
The killing of three people in Solingen last week has added fuel to populist fires and encouraged those claiming that too much immigration is to blame for rising crime. Is there a link, or are foreigners being scapegoated?
Spain and Mauritania announce cooperation on migration
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani have agreed on a series of joint measures to tackle rising irregular migration. They also announced a plan for Mauritanians to fill labor gaps in Spain.
Can Germany stop accepting Syrian and Afghan refugees?
Some politicians in Germany have called for Afghans and Syrians to be refused entry to Germany, after last week's violent crime carried out by a rejected Syrian asylum seeker. But a freeze on admissions would be difficult, if not impossible, to implement.
Switzerland: Renewed push to deport rejected Eritrean asylum applicants
The fate of around 260 rejected Eritrean asylum seekers has become a hot topic in Switzerland. Many Swiss politicians want to see the migrants deported to Eritrea, but the East African nation refuses to take them back.
Spain: Prime Minister Sanchez in Canary Islands as migrant reception crisis worsens
Hundreds of migrants have reached the Canary Islands from the coast of Africa in the past few days. At least one person lost their life. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is meeting with the islands' regional president, Fernando Clavijo, to discuss the situation they say has become 'acute'.
Young basketball players put off by far right's popularity in German state
Basketball coaches at two clubs in eastern Germany say they are having problems signing new players due to growing concerns about racism.
What is the Italy-Albania deal on migration?
An agreement between Italy and Albania will see some migrants who are rescued at sea transferred to centers outside the EU's borders for their asylum claims to be processed. InfoMigrants takes a look at what is in the deal.
Migrants reach Greek islands from North Africa, Turkish coast
More boats carrying migrants from Libya and Turkey have reached southern Greece in recent days. One group rescued from the island of Tilos included a 7-week-old baby.