Survivors said that 41 people, shunted by traffickers onto a small makeshift iron vessel, had drowned after it capsized en route from Tunisia to Italy.
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Greece Migrant Boat Tragedy Leaves Many Questions for Europe
Greek authorities blamed smugglers for a disaster that may have been one of the worst of its kind. Critics say tougher policies are increasing the risks.
Boat Sinks in Mediterranean, and at Least 55 People Drown
The accident is the latest in a series of recent deadly accidents involving migrants trying to reach Europe.
3 Children and 1 Woman Drowned While Migrating Across the Aegean Sea
Migrant crossings are down and so are deaths at sea, but Tuesday’s incident was a reminder that dangers remain.
As Fears Grip Afghanistan, Hundreds of Thousands Flee
With the Taliban sweeping across much of the country, at least 30,000 Afghans are leaving each week. Many more have been displaced within Afghanistan’s borders.
Spain Sends Troops to Ceuta After Migrant Crossings Jump
More than 8,000 people have crossed from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta since Monday, creating a humanitarian emergency and deepening tensions between the two countries.
Scores Are Dead or Injured in Fire at Migrant Center in Yemen
Most of the victims had been detained trying to cross into Saudi Arabia, an official said.
Smugglers Throw Migrants Overboard; at Least 20 Are Feared Drowned
Several times in recent years, migrants trying to cross between Djibouti and Yemen have been thrown into the sea.
Many Migrants Still Stranded in Bosnia as Freezing Cold Sets In
Local authorities have refused to reopen an E.U.-funded housing facility for the migrants, bringing criticism that Bosnia has failed to provide basic humanitarian assistance required by international law.
Hundreds of Migrants Stranded in Freezing Weather in Bosnia
Up to 700 people lacking winter clothes, sleeping bags and tents have slept outside after a temporary camp was dismantled. Local hostility has blocked efforts to relocate them.