Two reports call for protection of refugees and migrants along Central Mediterranean Route
3 Mar 2017

Two reports call for protection of refugees and migrants along Central Mediterranean Route

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In the past week, two reports have highlighted the dangers faced by refugees and migrants on their route to Europe. A report by UNICEF highlights the dangers faced by women and children on the route from North Africa to Italy. A report by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) highlights the desperate situation of many Eritrean refugees, criticising the EU for creating policies to keep them out, along with other migrants and refugees.

UNHCR, IOM and MSF urge the EU not to see Libya as safe
3 Feb 2017

UNHCR, IOM and MSF urge the EU not to see Libya as safe

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Friday 3 February, European leaders meet at the informal summit in Valletta, Malta, to discuss migration. The meeting is focused specifically on halting migration along the Central Mediterranean Route, with Libya as its focal point. In a joint statement, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) urging the EU to not consider Libya a safe third country. The humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned the EU about an inhumane approach to migration.

News Highlights: EU-Libya relations, upcoming Migration Summit, Eritrea visits Russia
2 Feb 2017

News Highlights: EU-Libya relations, upcoming Migration Summit, Eritrea visits Russia

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In this week’s news highlights, we would like to update you on the latest developments and media coverage concerning the new EU Libya cooperation for reducing migration on the Central Mediterranean Route, in the run-up to the Summit on migration that will take place in Malta tomorrow (Friday 3 February).