migrants
Reports: Migrant ship off Greece says armed people on board
World
December 30, 2014
Reports: Migrant ship off Greece says armed people on board
A cargo ship believed to be carrying hundreds of migrants near the Greek island of Corfu sent out a distress…
At least 1,300 migrants saved off Italy at Christmas
World
December 26, 2014
At least 1,300 migrants saved off Italy at Christmas
The Italian Navy rescued some 1,300 migrants in several operations late on Christmas Day, among them a Nigerian woman who…
Italian navy rescues over 1000 migrants from boats in 24 hours
World
January 3, 2014
Italian navy rescues over 1000 migrants from boats in 24 hours
The Italian navy rescued more than 1,000 migrants in the 24 hours to Friday from boats trying to reach Europe,…
Border troops thwarts attempt by 196 persons to enter country
Egypt
April 23, 2013
Border troops thwarts attempt by 196 persons to enter country
Military Spokesperson Ahmed said border troops foiled attempts at "infiltration" at the western military command.
Five migrants arrested in Sinai
Egypt
December 26, 2012
Five migrants arrested in Sinai
Central Security Forces arrested five migrants in Central Sinai, allegedly en route to cross illegally into Israel. The Interior Ministry…
Lebanon must punish army attacks on Egyptian and Syrian migrants: HRW
Egypt
October 10, 2012
Lebanon must punish army attacks on Egyptian and Syrian migrants: HRW
Lebanon should probe and punish army and intelligence officials behind alleged beatings of Egyptian, Sudanese and Syrian migrant workers at…
Dozens feared drowned off Egypt-Libya coast
Egypt
August 27, 2012
Dozens feared drowned off Egypt-Libya coast
Egypt on Monday launched search and rescue operations with the help of Libyan coastal authorities after dozens of people…
Egyptian border guards shoot 3 migrants in Sinai
Egypt
August 2, 2012
Egyptian border guards shoot 3 migrants in Sinai
Egyptian border guards shot three Eritreans who were attempting to cross into Israel on Thursday, according to state-run news agency…
40 undocumented migrants arrested in Sinai
Egypt
July 20, 2012
40 undocumented migrants arrested in Sinai
Egyptian security forces prevented 40 undocumented Eritrean migrants from entering Israel. The migrants were arrested and referred to investigation.
Sinai security arrests 10 migrants attempting to enter Israel
Egypt
July 2, 2012
Sinai security arrests 10 migrants attempting to enter Israel
Security forces arrested 10 undocumented migrants who attempted to enter Israel through the Egyptian border early Monday, a security source…