migrants

Pakistan grapples with loss of hundreds in wake of migrant boat sinking

In response to the deadly migrant boat sinking off Greece, Pakistan mourns the victims while intensifying efforts to crack down on human trafficking networks within the country

By ARSHAD MEHMOUD/THE MEDIA LINE
22/06/2023
An African migrant sits near the Old Central Bus Station in south Tel Aviv, Israel February 3, 2020

Israel to bring thousands more foreign workers to tackle high living costs

In an effort to reduce the high cost of living, Israel's government is planning to bring thousands of workers from India and China primarily for caregiving and construction sectors.

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
30/05/2023

Three die, more missing after migrant boat capsizes off Greek island

Two men, a Syrian and a Palestinian, were rescued, and according to their accounts a total of 17 people were on board the boat, a coast guard official said.

By REUTERS
26/05/2023

Movie review: ‘Tori and Lokita’ tells a story  of migrants in Europe

In recent years, the Dardenne brothers have looked at the plight of migrants in Europe, and this is the subject of their latest film, Tori and Lokita, which opens throughout Israel on May 11.

Over 400 migrants died crossing Mediterranean early in 2023 - UN agency

Thousands of mostly African migrants embark on the dangerous journey from the shores of Libya and Egypt, often in small, inflatable boats, in search of a better life in Europe.

By REUTERS
12/04/2023

Italy adopts state of emergency over migrants

Around 31,300 migrants have arrived in Italy so far in 2023, interior ministry data shows, up from around 7,900 in the same period last year.

By REUTERS
11/04/2023

Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Libya and Malta, support service says

The boat sent out a rescue call last night but no rescue mission has been launched yet.

By REUTERS
09/04/2023

Migrant domestic workers suffer ‘modern day slavery’ in Lebanon

The deportation of a beloved Ethiopian community leader refocuses attention on the difficult conditions endured by many African and Asian migrants working in the country.

By ANDREA LÓPEZ-TOMÀS/THE MEDIA LINE
27/02/2023

Migrant shipwreck in Italy kills at least 61, including 12 children

The vessel was carrying people from Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and several other countries when it crashed near the Italian coast.

By REUTERS
27/02/2023

US officials prepping legislation to revamp asylum system

US efforts to clean up the asylum process revolve around speeding up the process.

By REUTERS
10/02/2023
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