Migrants
More than 150 migrants rescued by French, British teams after boat caught fire in English Channel
At the end of the operation, 157 people had been rescued and brought to Boulogne-sur-Mer in France.
EU migration chief claims Ceuta border crisis caused by criminal smuggling networks, disinformation
Israel did not engineer migrant crisis at Ceuta, Spain-Morocco border, Huckabee tells Piers Morgan
Morocco says Spain should have foreseen impact of court ruling following Ceuta migrant rush
Migration wave from Morocco to Spain signals beginning of much larger crisis, expert warns
Beyond the local political complexities in the Maghreb, Cymerman believes the refugee crisis is only set to intensify.
Death toll from migrant rush into Ceuta rises to 72, 1,000 more being treated by health services
The Spanish government representative in Ceuta, Miguel Angel Perez, told reporters that, in addition to the fatalities, more than 1,000 people had been treated by health services since Thursday.
Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after calm night following border rush
According to Spanish authorities, about 50,000 people had crossed into Ceuta by land and sea from Morocco in an unprecedented surge at one of the European Union's only land borders with Africa.
Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush
Spain's Interior Ministry said around 50,000 people had crossed the border from Morocco to Ceuta since Thursday morning, and estimated that 48,300 had returned by 6 p.m. on Friday.
Migrants breach border from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave in mass crossing
Thousands of migrants entered Ceuta by sea and through a breached fence, prompting emergency calls as local businesses shut amid fears of unrest.
European Jews migrate for unparalleled reasons now – opinion
The average European citizen changes location primarily to improve their quality of life. Not so for Jews, forced to migrate nowadays, given a resounding lack of protection
South Africa's anti-immigrant unrest tests its pan-African standing
Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa as anti-immigrant protests, sporadic violence, and fears of further unrest have spread.
Nigeria says two of its citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surges in South Africa
It gave no more details on the incident, which it said took place on Sunday, June 28, on a weekend when tensions were building up ahead of nationwide anti-migrant rallies last week.
US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head
"Dave Venturella will serve as acting ICE director following Todd Lyons' departure," the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, said in a statement.
Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report
A spokesperson for DHS, asked about the New York Times report, said the agency continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements to ensure they meet the latest operational requirements.
