Monthly Archives: February 2014

At Least 300 African Migrants Storm Spain’s Melilla-Morocco Border

“African migrants ‘storm’ Spain’s Melilla-Morocco Border,” from the BBC: At least 300 African migrants have stormed a border fence in an attempt to cross into the Spanish territory of Melilla from Morocco, officials say. Morocco security forces clashed with the … Continue reading

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Migrant Drowing in Spain Rises to 11

“Spain Migrant Drowning Toll Rises to 11,” from the AFP: Police found the body of a migrant on a beach in Ceuta Wednesday, bringing to 11 the number of people who drowned trying to swim to the Spanish territory from … Continue reading

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Report of Sub-Saharan Migrants Abused in Morocco

“Morocco: Abuse of Sub-Saharan Migrants” from Human Rights Watch: Moroccan security forces commonly beat, otherwise abuse, and sometimes steal from sub-Saharan migrants in the northeastern part of the country, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. These abuses … Continue reading

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Greece Recovers Four Migrant Bodies

“Greece recovers bodies of four migrants from sea floor,” by Harry Papachristou for Reuters: Greek divers recovered the bodies on Friday of four migrants who drowned while their boat was being towed by a coastguard vessel last month. The bodies … Continue reading

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More Than 1,100 Migrants Rescued in One Day Off Italy

“More than 1,100 migrants rescued off Italy in one day,” from the BBC: Italy’s navy has rescued 1,123 people from inflatable boats in the space of 24 hours, as clandestine migration from North Africa reaches record levels. The latest migrants … Continue reading

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