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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headline: In Tunisia, heavy sentence for anti-racist activist Saadia Mosbah

In Tunisia, anti-racist activist Saadia Mosbah has been sentenced to eight years in prison and a heavy fine amidst a crackdown on dissent against President Saïed.

Mar 23 • 07:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Research contests the age of the site that is a reference in the debate about the occupation of the Americas

A recent study challenges the established age of the Monte Verde archaeological site in Chile, suggesting a more recent human presence than previously believed.

Mar 21 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Comoros: the shock after the death of 18 African migrants off the coast of Mitsamiouli deceived by a smuggler

Eighteen African migrants, including a three-year-old child, tragically drowned off Mitsamiouli, Comoros, after being misled by their smuggler while attempting to reach Mayotte.

Mar 20 • 08:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The government talks about success, while the drama on the border continues. 'These people have not disappeared'

As the Polish government heralds a decline in asylum applications as a success, NGOs highlight that people still seek refuge despite facing stricter border regulations.

Mar 19 • 18:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They thought they had found the oldest inhabited site in America, but a new study denies it

A new study published in Science challenges the belief that Monte Verde in Chile is the oldest inhabited site in America, proposing a need for a revision of prehistoric migration theories.

Mar 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Archaeological site in Chile upends theory of how humans populated the Americas … again

A new study has challenged previous understandings of human migration in the Americas by suggesting that the Monte Verde site in Chile may be significantly younger than previously believed.

Mar 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A new dating pulverizes the idea that America was populated from the south

A new study challenges the long-held belief that humans settled in America from the south 14,500 years ago, suggesting an alternative timeline for human migration.

Mar 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Moldovan citizen gets four years in prison for illegal transportation of migrants

A Moldovan citizen has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for illegally transporting migrants across the border in an organized group.

Mar 19 • 13:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Record number of deaths in the Mediterranean

At least 655 people perished or went missing in the Mediterranean during the first two months of the year, significantly more than last year despite a decrease in the number of migrants attempting to reach Europe.

Mar 19 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador and the European Union expand border cooperation and security program

Ecuador has expanded its Eurofront cooperation program with the European Union to enhance security and combat human trafficking.

Mar 17 • 22:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Somali citizen sentenced to prison for illegally transporting foreigners across Estonia's border

A Somali citizen was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for assisting several foreigners in illegally crossing the Estonian border.

Mar 17 • 13:57 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Tromsø man may be extradited to Greece - charged with human smuggling

Tommy Olsen, detained in Tromsø, faces charges of human smuggling in Greece due to his involvement in aiding undocumented migrants through the Aegean Boat Report website.

Mar 16 • 18:38 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Tromsø man arrested after international arrest warrant

Tommy Olsen, accused of human trafficking by Greek authorities, was arrested in Tromsø for running a website aiding unregistered boat refugees.

Mar 16 • 13:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Albares: "Spain defends international law. No to the law of the strongest"

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares firmly advocates for international law and criticizes various global injustices.

Mar 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump’s ‘racist hate speech’ sparking human rights violations, UN watchdog warns

UN experts warn that racist rhetoric from Trump and US leaders has led to significant human rights violations, particularly concerning migrants and asylum seekers.

Mar 13 • 14:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Stop the Hunt for Young War Refugees

The article criticizes the Swedish government's policy regarding young war refugees, urging a stop to the persecution of these individuals.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: 9 migrants were found in the attic of a barbershop

Nine Afghan migrants lacking legal residency documents were discovered in the attic of a Thessaloniki barbershop during a police operation targeting human trafficking.

Mar 10 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The European Parliament supports and toughens regulations for the establishment of migrant deportation centers outside the EU

The European Parliament has approved stricter regulations for creating migrant deportation centers outside the EU, going beyond the original proposal by including provisions for sending families with children to these facilities.

Mar 9 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Center for the Assistance of Deported Brazilians and Foreigners Inaugurated at Confins Airport

A new support center for deported Brazilians and migrants has been inaugurated at Belo Horizonte's International Airport.

Mar 9 • 14:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Dunkirk: 18 months in prison for a human smuggler intercepted at sea this week

A young Iranian man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for attempting to smuggle migrants across the English Channel from Dunkirk.

Mar 6 • 19:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minas will have the 1st Reference Center for Human Rights for repatriated citizens in the country; see how it will work

Minas Gerais will launch Brazil's first Reference Center for Human Rights aimed at repatriated citizens and migrants at Belo Horizonte International Airport.

Mar 6 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK’s partial study visa ban ‘will drive people to small boats’, campaigners say

Campaigners warn that a new UK ban on student visas from war-torn countries will lead to an increase in illegal boat crossings by asylum seekers.

Mar 4 • 15:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Death of Migrants in the Mediterranean Reaches a Record High Due to Lack of Safe Routes and Extreme Weather

The Mediterranean migrant death toll has surged to a record high in early 2026, attributed to adverse weather conditions and unsafe migration routes.

Mar 4 • 12:51 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The deportation of Davit, 12, is postponed - celebrated with a cake party in the classroom

Davit Kirakosyan, a 12-year-old boy, has received a temporary residence permit in Sweden after a long wait, prompting a celebration among his classmates.

Mar 4 • 11:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Study: mosquitoes began to crave human blood almost two million years ago

A recent study reveals that mosquitoes started targeting human ancestors for blood almost two million years ago, providing insights into early human migration and health implications.

Mar 3 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

At Bavaria's Borders: The Number of Illegal Entries Decreases Significantly

The Bavarian border police reported a significant decrease in illegal entries, dropping by more than 20% compared to the previous year, with a total of 1,902 cases documented.

Feb 27 • 13:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bundestag: What the new EU asylum rules will change in Germany

The German Bundestag has narrowly approved the implementation of new EU asylum rules, marking the most significant reform since 1993, which has drawn criticism for restricting the rights of asylum seekers.

Feb 27 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Nearly 8,000 Migrants Died or Went Missing Last Year

The International Organization for Migration reported that at least 7,667 migrants died or went missing globally last year, with the actual number likely being much higher.

Feb 27 • 10:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

606 Immigrants Died Crossing the Mediterranean in Two Months Due to Strengthened European Regulations

In the first two months of this year, at least 606 migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, a significant increase attributed to stricter immigration enforcement policies in European countries.

Feb 27 • 08:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mr. Trump, we face a common enemy

Donald Trump emphasizes the importance of combating transnational organized crime to make America great again, identifying fentanyl trafficking and human smuggling as key threats that also affect Mexico.

Feb 27 • 02:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

8,000 Deaths on Migration Routes in 2025

Approximately 8,000 people died or went missing on perilous migration routes in 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Feb 26 • 17:10 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Ulf Kristersson (M) on criticized deportations: 'The law cannot be adapted to every human story'

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson defends the controversial deportations of young migrants who reach the age of 18 while their families remain, arguing that the law must not cater to individual cases.

Feb 26 • 16:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Nearly 7,700 dead and missing on migration routes in 2025

In 2025, around 7,700 individuals have reportedly died or gone missing on migration routes, highlighting the persistent global crisis of migration according to the International Organization for Migration.

Feb 26 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police conducts operation in East Minas against group that illegally sent 238 migrants to the USA

The Federal Police of Brazil launched 'Operation Promised Land' to dismantle a criminal organization involved in illegally sending migrants to the United States.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Homo sapiens, modern humanity, has hybridized with Neanderthals wherever they reached

Research indicates that as modern humans migrated from Africa, they interbred with Neanderthals, and this interbreeding had significant implications for human genetics.

Feb 25 • 00:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Timbro's Chief Economist on Deportations: "I Can No Longer Call Myself Right-Wing"

Fredrik Kopsch, a national economist, reflects on the impact of Sweden's immigration policy while meeting individuals affected by deportations in the summer of 2025.

Feb 24 • 10:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Meloni's Albanian Centers: Italy Must Compensate Migrants

Italy is required to compensate a migrant after unlawfully detaining him and sending him to a controversial facility in Albania as part of a new migration policy.

Feb 24 • 08:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

More than 600 migrants died or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2026, says UN agency

At least 606 migrants have died or disappeared in the Mediterranean Sea in 2026, as reported by the International Organization for Migration.

Feb 23 • 21:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Over 600 migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean this year

Over 600 migrants have reportedly drowned or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea in early 2023, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Feb 23 • 18:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The sinking of a migrant boat at the Croatia-Bosnia border leaves one dead and several missing

A migrant boat sank at the Croatia-Bosnia border, resulting in one death and multiple missing persons.

Feb 23 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Coyotes become the main way for Cubans to enter Brazil

Cubans are increasingly relying on coyotes to migrate to Brazil, with a surge in asylum requests due to stricter U.S. migration policies.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Asylum in Europe. When the law stops working on the peripheries, how do we know it will work in the center?

The article critiques the shortcomings of the Common European Asylum System and questions its effectiveness in protecting migrants.

Feb 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Crete: The two traffickers of the shipwreck are brought before the prosecutor

Two young men suspected of being traffickers involved in a deadly shipwreck off the southern coast of Heraklion are brought before a prosecutor in Greece.

Feb 22 • 09:44 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Gambia: the government is concerned about some of its citizens leaving for armed conflicts

The Gambian government expresses deep concern over the departure of its citizens to join armed conflicts abroad.

Feb 22 • 05:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bodies of 5 migrants found off the coast of Tripoli, Libya

Five migrant bodies, including two women, have been found washed ashore near Tripoli, Libya, following a report from local police.

Feb 22 • 01:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Left: 'The government must stop presenting shipwrecks as isolated “expected” and “random” tragedies'

The New Left party in Greece criticizes the government for treating recent maritime tragedies involving refugees as isolated incidents instead of a systemic issue.

Feb 21 • 16:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Migration as an expression of human freedom is important for economic development, states the ministry

Migration is highlighted as a vital aspect for economic development and human rights by Latvian officials at a conference focused on EU migration.

Feb 20 • 17:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tragedy in Chios: Search for the Migrants' Vessel Proves Fruitless

Search efforts off the coast of Mersinidi, Chios, for the migrant vessel involved in a deadly incident have yielded no results.

Feb 19 • 15:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Pope Leo XIV will visit the Italian island of Lampedusa in July

Pope Leo XIV will visit Lampedusa on July 4 to emphasize support for migrants.

Feb 19 • 12:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Egyptians fall victim to smuggling gangs during irregular migration trips

Families in Egypt recount the harrowing experiences of losing their loved ones to smuggling gangs in Libya during attempts to migrate illegally to Europe.

Feb 18 • 17:46 UTC

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