Tag: illegal migrants
Over 500 migrants intercepted off Libyan coast in one week, reports IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Monday March 10 that 563 migrants were intercepted off the Libyan coast between March 2 and 8. ... Read More
Morocco stops more illegal migrants from reaching Europe in 2024
The number of migrants Morocco stopped from crossing illegally to Europe grew 4.6% in 2024 to 78,685, as the country faces an increasing migratory pressure. ... Read More
Moroccan authorities arrest 25 migrants for attacking law enforcement members
Moroccan authorities arrested 25 Sub-Saharan migrants due to their involvement in a violent attack on security forces trying to prevent them from crossing into the ... Read More
Nearly 1,000 African migrants reach Spain’s Canary Islands over week-end
Close to 1,000 African migrants mostly from Senegal reached the shores of Spain’s autonomous territory of the Canary Islands over the week-end, a new record ... Read More
Morocco thwarts migrants’ mass storming of Ceuta enclave
Moroccan authorities foiled an illegal migration attempt by nearly 150 sub-Saharan migrants in an area near the Spanish-occupied enclave of Ceuta. At least ... Read More
Algerian illegal migrants flood Spain
In recent days, thousands of Algerian migrants arrived in Spanish coasts after risking their lives through tumultuous waters to escape hardship in their country. No ... Read More
Morocco foils major smuggling attempts of drugs, illegal migrants & cash
Moroccan authorities have thwarted major smuggling attempts of cannabis, cash, and illegal migrants in separate operations carried out lately in the Northern and Southern regions ... Read More
Scores of Algerians died last month in Mediterranean trying to reach Spain
Some 53 young Algerians perished or went uncounted for last month while trying to reach Spanish Baleare Islands, TSA reports citing Spanish media El Diario ... Read More
Italy deports 48 Tunisian illegal migrants
Italy has deported 48 Tunisian illegal migrants as part of a program, which began in August as authorities wage war on the Mediterranean crossing. Two ... Read More
Italy kick starts expulsion of Tunisian migrants
Italy began on Monday August 10 the expulsion of Tunisian citizens deemed illegal at the time waves of migrants from the North African country still ... Read More