BENGHAZI, LIBYA (Reuters) – Benghazi’s commercial port officially reopened on Sunday (October 1) after a three-year closure due to fighting between rival factions in the east Libyan city. Continue reading
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African migrant children face highest risk of abuse: U.N. report
A new UN report has revealed that migrant and refugee children and youth trying to reach Europe face appalling levels of human rights abuses, with 77 percent of those travelling along the Central Mediterranean route reporting direct experiences of abuse, exploitation, and practices which may amount to human trafficking.
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More NGOs follow MSF in suspending Mediterranean migrant rescues
AT SEA, MEDITERRANEAN (SEA-EYE) – Two more aid groups have suspended migrant rescues in the Mediterranean, joining Doctors Without Borders, because they said they felt threatened by the Libyan coastguard. Continue reading
Young Gambian shines light on risks of perilous migrant routes
Like many young Gambians in search of a better future, 25-year old Mustapha set off on the perilous journey from Africa to Europe. He now shares his harrowing experience with other young people to deter them from following in his footsteps.
Migrants traded in “slave markets” in Libya, U.N. agency says
The United Nations says a growing number of migrants passing through Libya are being traded in “slave markets”.
U.S. Appeals Court upholds suspension of Trump travel ban-ruling
A U.S. federal appeals court on Thursday (February 9) unanimously upheld a temporary suspension of President Donald Trump’s order that restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Trump immigration order sends ‘poisonous’ message – Doctors Without Borders
Doctors Without Borders says U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration sends a “poisonous message” and imperils “the most vulnerable people on earth”.
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U.S. travel ban heralds “turbulent times” for Africa, says AU chief
African Union head says U.S. travel ban on seven muslim-majority countries including three in Africa heralds turbulent times for the continent.
US judge temporarily halts Trump’s immigration crackdown
Capping a day of confusion and chaos and protests in several airports across the United States in response to Trump’s order to restrict people from seven Muslim-majority countries, a judge temporarily halts deportations. Helena Williams reports. Continue reading
U.S. Representatives Nadler and Velazquez protest at JFK
U.S. Representatives Nadler and Velazquez join protesters at JFK airport to show their opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders regarding immigration.
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