Morocco says 18 migrants died trying to cross into Spanish territory - The Jerusalem Post

Morocco said 18 migrants died trying to cross into Spain's North African enclave of Melilla on Friday, after a violent two-hour skirmish between migrants and border officers that also led to scores of injuries

Lebanon declares mourning for victims of capsized boat

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has declared a national mourning day on Monday for the victims of a boat that capsized off Lebanon’s coast.

Spanish MP Says Europe Must Accept White Ukrainian Refugees But Ban Muslims - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Spanish lawmaker and leader of the right-wing Vox party Santiago Abascal said that his country should welcome Ukrainian refugees, but not Muslims.

France Accuses UK of ‘Lack of Humanity’ After Ukraine Refugees Turned Away at Port City | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- France accused Britain of “lacking humanity” in helping fleeing Ukrainians join their families in the UK via the French port city of Calais.

Denmark will not seize jewelry from Ukrainian refugees: Prime minister

Denmark will not seize jewelry from Ukrainian refugees unlike Syrians and Africans who sought refuge in the country from 2016 onwards, its prime minister said Friday.

Central Europe braces for an influx of Ukrainian refugees | Al Jazeera

The threat of a large-scale Russian invasion looms over Ukraine to the north, south and, especially, the east. On its western border, the countries of Central Europe are eyeing a potential migrant crisis.

EU agrees to help Cyprus manage record migrant influx -France24

Cyprus struck a deal Monday with the European Union to help it handle a large migrant influx to the divided Mediterranean island, which Nicosia says is the highest per capita in the EU.

Tunisia rescues 160 migrants at sea - BBC

The Tunisian navy say's it has rescued over 160 migrants at sea – most of them Tunisian.

EU ministers back border fences to deal with Eastern threats – EURACTIV.com

Several EU interior ministers gathered on Friday (21 January) to discuss how to step up the protection of EU external borders but failed to agree on a common approach, with options ranging from building fences at the borders to strengthening Schengen and migration legislation.

Police in France evict irregular migrants from makeshift camp

French police chased irregular migrants from their tents and used tear gas against them during an operation Monday on the outskirts of the northern city of Calais.

At Least 27 Bodies Wash Up on Libyan Shore After Shipwreck, Red Crescent Says

(Sputnik) - At least 27 migrants drowned off the western Libyan coast while trying to reach Europe, the Libyan Red Crescent said on Sunday, adding three people were rescued.

Dozens of Central American migrants killed in Mexico crash | Al Jazeera

At least 49 people, most of them migrants and refugees from Central America, have died after the truck they were travelling in crashed in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, officials said, in one of the worst road accidents to hit the country in recent years.

Belarus to take tough steps in response to new Western sanctions — Foreign Ministry - TASS

Minsk will take tough but adequate measures in response to the European Union’s move to impose new sanctions on Belarus, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

France, EU to intensify fight against migrant smuggling networks

France and other European countries resolved Sunday to intensify their fight against smuggling networks and deploy aerial surveillance to deter desperate migrants from undertaking dangerous journeys by sea and land, days after 27 people died when their overcrowded inflatable boat sank en route to Britain.

UK Government ‘Recklessly Ignored’ Years of Warnings over Channel Boat Crossings | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- The government has been accused of “recklessly” ignoring years of warnings that its policies would cause increasing numbers of asylum seekers to risk their lives crossing the English Channel.

Channel deaths: More boats arrive after 27 people drown - BBC News

More people have made the perilous journey across the English Channel, a day after 27 people drowned in the deadliest crossing on record.

Putin opposes EU proposal for new sanctions on Belarus - AA

Russian President Vladimir Putin opposed on Wednesday a EU proposal for new sanctions on Belarus.

Estonia Plans Snap Military Exercise, Razor Wire along Russian Border - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Estonian government summoned 1,700 reserve soldiers on Wednesday for an unannounced exercise which will include installing a razor wire barrier along 40 km of its border with Russia, as the migration crisis in nearby Belarus intensifies.

Poland may call NATO for help with Belarus border crisis | DW News

 

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Polish police say group of 50 migrants broke through border with Belarus

 A group of about 50 migrants broke through defences on the border with Belarus and entered Poland near the village of Starzyna, police said on Sunday, as the situation on the frontier becomes increasingly tense.