For decades, immigrant peddlers have been part of the familiar fabric of the Italian summer vacation. It’s no longer so simple.
Tag: Middle East and Africa Migrant Crisis
After Desperate Migrants Jump Ship, Italy Allows Rescue Vessel to Dock
A ship carrying more than 80 migrants stranded at sea for nearly three weeks must be allowed to dock in Italy, a prosecutor ordered on Tuesday, ending a crisis that had grown more dire by the day.
Migrant Ship Stranded Off Italy in ‘Crisis,’ Aid Group Says
Open Arms said desperate migrants had leapt into the sea to make it ashore and had to be rescued, even as Spain and France offered to take them in.
Salvini’s Standoff at Sea Highlights Italy’s War on Rescue Ships
The interior minister, who may bring down the government and force new elections, finds another opportunity to score political points over migration.
For ISIS Children, Returning Home to Europe Meets Resistance
The children with the best chance of repatriation have been orphans. Even in countries officially committed to the task, it’s slow going.
Hundreds of Migrants Stranded in Mediterranean in Standoff Over Aid Ships
Two rescue vessels carrying more than 500 migrants were in limbo on Monday, without a safe port willing to let them dock.
About 150 Migrants Drown in Shipwreck Off Libya
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees said those who drowned were probably trying to reach Italy, whose anti-immigrant government has sought to seal its coastline.
Trump’s Immigration Measures, Far From New, Follow Europe’s Example
Both European and Australia have staked out similarly hard-nosed policies. In the long run, they are not very effective.
Trump’s Immigration Measures, Far From New, Follow Europe’s Example
Both Europe and Australia have staked out similarly hard-nosed policies. In the long run, they are not very effective.
How The Times Analyzed the Migrant Center Airstrike
It seemed too outrageous that such a place would be bombed, but if it were true it might be a war crime. It was the middle of the night in Libya. How could we verify the claim?