Tag: migrant boats

  • The nightmare of a Mediterranean Somalia

    Fears for regional security. The nightmare of a Mediterranean Somalia The two latest incidents off the coast of Libya involved a Turkish cargo ship, a Greek oil tanker and the […]

  • Italy rescues 3,600 migrants in 2 days

    Coast Guard continues rescue mission. Italy reports 3,600 migrant rescues in two days Almost 3,600 migrants have been rescued from overcrowded boats sailing from Africa to Europe over the past […]

  • UNHCR hails EU migrant proposal

    Hopes proposal will be followed. UNHCR hails today’s EU proposed Agenda on Migration as breakthrough, urges speedy adoption Press Release UNHCR applauds the European Commission’s proposals, announced earlier today, for […]

  • HMS Bulwark rescues over 400 migrants

    Rescue operating ongoing. HMS Bulwark rescues over 400 migrants HMS Bulwark is conducting its largest tasking to date as part of the coordinated response to the migrant crisis in the […]

  • Libya rejects EU military plans

    EU under fire. Mediterranean migrants: Libya rejects EU military plans Libya has criticised EU proposals to authorise the use of force against people smugglers taking migrants across the Mediterranean to […]

  • Russia: destroying migrant boats ‘going too far’

    Protests grow against proposed EU policy. Russia says destroying Libya migrant boats ‘going too far’ BY MICHELLE NICHOLS Russia said on Thursday that Europe should model its planned operations to tackle […]

  • UN urged not to allow EU ‘bombing’ of migrant boats

    Proposal to destroy boats has been widely criticised.  UN urged not to allow EU ‘bombing’ of migrant boats UNITED NATIONS, United States: Italy’s Red Cross president on Wednesday spoke out […]

  • Australian policy won’t work in Med

    Turning migrants back won’t work. Italian navy chief sceptical of Australian solution to Med migrant crisis Rome: An Italian navy chief on Tuesday poured cold water on suggestions Europe should adopt Australia`s […]

  • Mediterranean crisis is unsustainable

    Calls for intergovernmental contact group. Mediterranean crisis is unsustainable for shipping Peter Hinchliffe, secretary-general of the International Chamber of Shipping The terrible tragedy on April 19 is believed to have […]

  • EU must focus on root causes of migration

    Analysis of recent EU moves. The EU must focus on the root causes of migration The EU is planning to act against human traffickers in the Mediterranean. But the plight […]