27 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died off Tunisia's coast on December 31, 2024, when two boats carrying roughly 110 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank while attempting to reach Europe; 83 were rescued. The central Mediterranean is the deadliest migration route globally.
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died off Tunisia's coast on December 31, 2024, when two boats carrying roughly 110 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank while attempting to reach Europe; 83 were rescued. The central Mediterranean is the deadliest migration route globally.
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36% Bias Score
Chile's Migrant Population Reaches 1.9 Million in 2023
In 2023, Chile's migrant population reached 1,918,583, a 46.8% increase since 2018, with Venezuelans making up 38% of the total; this significant rise, driven by regional crises and including a large undocumented population (336,984), poses considerable challenges for the country.
Chile's Migrant Population Reaches 1.9 Million in 2023
In 2023, Chile's migrant population reached 1,918,583, a 46.8% increase since 2018, with Venezuelans making up 38% of the total; this significant rise, driven by regional crises and including a large undocumented population (336,984), poses considerable challenges for the country.
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32% Bias Score
Canary Islands Migrant Crisis: 1,762 Arrive in Four Days
Between Christmas and December 28th, 2024, 1,762 irregular migrants arrived in the Canary Islands on 28 cayucos; this follows a record-breaking year with 45,277 arrivals via the dangerous West African route, resulting in several deaths and hospitalizations.
Canary Islands Migrant Crisis: 1,762 Arrive in Four Days
Between Christmas and December 28th, 2024, 1,762 irregular migrants arrived in the Canary Islands on 28 cayucos; this follows a record-breaking year with 45,277 arrivals via the dangerous West African route, resulting in several deaths and hospitalizations.
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40% Bias Score
Record Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spain
At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared in 2024 while trying to reach Spain by sea, according to Caminando Fronteras, representing a 58% increase compared to 2023 and the highest number since 2007; most deaths occurred on the route from Northwest Africa to the Canary Islands.
Record Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spain
At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared in 2024 while trying to reach Spain by sea, according to Caminando Fronteras, representing a 58% increase compared to 2023 and the highest number since 2007; most deaths occurred on the route from Northwest Africa to the Canary Islands.
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52% Bias Score
Eight Migrants Dead in Rhodes Boat Capsizing
Eight migrants died, including a child, when their boat capsized off the coast of Rhodes, Greece, on Friday morning; 18 were rescued, and two survivors were arrested for human smuggling, highlighting a perilous journey and ongoing crisis.
Eight Migrants Dead in Rhodes Boat Capsizing
Eight migrants died, including a child, when their boat capsized off the coast of Rhodes, Greece, on Friday morning; 18 were rescued, and two survivors were arrested for human smuggling, highlighting a perilous journey and ongoing crisis.
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60% Bias Score
"Six Migrants Die as Record Number Arrive in Canary Islands, Exposing Political Failure"
"Four boats carrying 284 migrants, including 12 children, arrived in El Hierro, Canary Islands, with six deaths. This follows a record year of migrant arrivals, straining resources and highlighting the lack of political solutions to address the humanitarian crisis."
"Six Migrants Die as Record Number Arrive in Canary Islands, Exposing Political Failure"
"Four boats carrying 284 migrants, including 12 children, arrived in El Hierro, Canary Islands, with six deaths. This follows a record year of migrant arrivals, straining resources and highlighting the lack of political solutions to address the humanitarian crisis."
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44% Bias Score
EU urged to strengthen irregular migration response
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called on the EU to increase efforts to combat irregular migration, emphasizing stronger border security and return mechanisms for rejected asylum seekers, highlighting the issue's impact on recent European Parliament elect...
EU urged to strengthen irregular migration response
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called on the EU to increase efforts to combat irregular migration, emphasizing stronger border security and return mechanisms for rejected asylum seekers, highlighting the issue's impact on recent European Parliament elect...
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44% Bias Score
Italy to Resume Migrant Transfers to Albania Despite Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
Italy plans to restart transferring adult male migrants from 19 countries it considers safe to Albanian detention centers in January, pending an April European Court ruling; over 31,000 migrants have died or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean since 2024.
Italy to Resume Migrant Transfers to Albania Despite Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
Italy plans to restart transferring adult male migrants from 19 countries it considers safe to Albanian detention centers in January, pending an April European Court ruling; over 31,000 migrants have died or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean since 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Over 10,000 Migrant Deaths Reported in 2024 Sea Crossings to Spain
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals over 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting sea passage to Spain, a 58% increase from 2023, with 9,757 deaths on the Atlantic route and 700 on Mediterranean routes; discrepancies exist with other organizations' data.
Over 10,000 Migrant Deaths Reported in 2024 Sea Crossings to Spain
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals over 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting sea passage to Spain, a 58% increase from 2023, with 9,757 deaths on the Atlantic route and 700 on Mediterranean routes; discrepancies exist with other organizations' data.
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40% Bias Score
Somali Migrant's Perilous Journey Highlights Desperate Flight from Conflict and Climate Change
Idil Abdullahi Goley's $6,500 journey from Somalia to Europe via a dangerous sea route resulted in the death of 25 fellow migrants, highlighting the desperate situation driving thousands of Somalis to risk their lives annually due to extremist attacks and climate change.
Somali Migrant's Perilous Journey Highlights Desperate Flight from Conflict and Climate Change
Idil Abdullahi Goley's $6,500 journey from Somalia to Europe via a dangerous sea route resulted in the death of 25 fellow migrants, highlighting the desperate situation driving thousands of Somalis to risk their lives annually due to extremist attacks and climate change.
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40% Bias Score
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
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24% Bias Score
24 Somali Migrants Dead Attempting to Reach Mayotte
At least 24 Somali migrants died attempting to reach Mayotte from Somalia via dangerous sea routes, highlighting the deadly consequences of irregular migration and the desperate conditions pushing people to risk their lives for a chance at a better future.
24 Somali Migrants Dead Attempting to Reach Mayotte
At least 24 Somali migrants died attempting to reach Mayotte from Somalia via dangerous sea routes, highlighting the deadly consequences of irregular migration and the desperate conditions pushing people to risk their lives for a chance at a better future.
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40% Bias Score