Mass Expulsion of 600 Nigerien Migrants from Libya Highlights EU Border Policy
Over 600 Nigerien migrants were forcibly deported from Libya to Niger in a mass expulsion across the Sahara desert last weekend, raising concerns about the EU's border policies and human rights abuses in Libya.
Mass Expulsion of 600 Nigerien Migrants from Libya Highlights EU Border Policy
Over 600 Nigerien migrants were forcibly deported from Libya to Niger in a mass expulsion across the Sahara desert last weekend, raising concerns about the EU's border policies and human rights abuses in Libya.
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48% Bias Score
Baby Born at Sea Highlights Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby girl was born on a migrant boat off Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangerous journey undertaken by migrants crossing the Atlantic, the deadliest migration route globally with over 10,000 deaths or disappearances in 2024.
Baby Born at Sea Highlights Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby girl was born on a migrant boat off Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangerous journey undertaken by migrants crossing the Atlantic, the deadliest migration route globally with over 10,000 deaths or disappearances in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
483 Asylum Seekers Rescued from Flooded UK Hotel
On New Year's Day, 483 asylum seekers were rescued from a flooded hotel in Greater Manchester, UK, after heavy rainfall caused major flooding; the incident revived traumatic memories for some, highlighting issues with temporary housing.
483 Asylum Seekers Rescued from Flooded UK Hotel
On New Year's Day, 483 asylum seekers were rescued from a flooded hotel in Greater Manchester, UK, after heavy rainfall caused major flooding; the incident revived traumatic memories for some, highlighting issues with temporary housing.
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40% Bias Score
Record Migrant Deaths in English Channel Amidst Rising Arrivals
In 2024, a record 77 migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats, as nearly 37,000 people arrived—a 25% increase from 2023—prompting calls for increased safety measures and legal migration routes.
Record Migrant Deaths in English Channel Amidst Rising Arrivals
In 2024, a record 77 migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats, as nearly 37,000 people arrived—a 25% increase from 2023—prompting calls for increased safety measures and legal migration routes.
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56% Bias Score
Mediterranean Migrant Shipwrecks Claim 27 Lives; UNICEF Urges EU Action
At least 27 migrants, including children, died in two shipwrecks off Tunisia; UNICEF urged EU action for refugee children's safety, citing over 2,275 missing at sea in 2024 and highlighting the need for safe migration routes and improved asylum processing.
Mediterranean Migrant Shipwrecks Claim 27 Lives; UNICEF Urges EU Action
At least 27 migrants, including children, died in two shipwrecks off Tunisia; UNICEF urged EU action for refugee children's safety, citing over 2,275 missing at sea in 2024 and highlighting the need for safe migration routes and improved asylum processing.
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44% Bias Score
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisian Boat Sinkings Amid Rising Mediterranean Crisis
At least 27 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia's coast on January 2, 2025, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean; the Red Cross reported four shipwrecks last week, resulting in 84 deaths, while UNICEF reported over 2,200 deaths in the Me...
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisian Boat Sinkings Amid Rising Mediterranean Crisis
At least 27 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia's coast on January 2, 2025, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean; the Red Cross reported four shipwrecks last week, resulting in 84 deaths, while UNICEF reported over 2,200 deaths in the Me...
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48% Bias Score
Baby Born at Sea on Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby was born on a migrant boat off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic migration route; at least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared attempting this route in 2024, causing political tension in Spain.
Baby Born at Sea on Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby was born on a migrant boat off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic migration route; at least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared attempting this route in 2024, causing political tension in Spain.
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44% Bias Score
Lechleitner Criticizes Biden's Border Security Response
Outgoing ICE director PJ Lechleitner criticizes President Biden's handling of the US-Mexico border crisis, claiming delayed action led to ICE's inability to fulfill its core mission and resulted in only 47,000 migrant deportations in fiscal year 2024; border crossings dropped below 54,000 in Septemb...
Lechleitner Criticizes Biden's Border Security Response
Outgoing ICE director PJ Lechleitner criticizes President Biden's handling of the US-Mexico border crisis, claiming delayed action led to ICE's inability to fulfill its core mission and resulted in only 47,000 migrant deportations in fiscal year 2024; border crossings dropped below 54,000 in Septemb...
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40% Bias Score
First Migrant Boat of 2025 Intercepted in Channel
Sixty-one migrants were intercepted in a small boat attempting a Channel crossing on January 2025, the first such incident this year, highlighting the ongoing challenges of illegal immigration despite recent measures to combat people-smuggling.
First Migrant Boat of 2025 Intercepted in Channel
Sixty-one migrants were intercepted in a small boat attempting a Channel crossing on January 2025, the first such incident this year, highlighting the ongoing challenges of illegal immigration despite recent measures to combat people-smuggling.
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64% Bias Score
Anako Designs Life Vests for Infants to Reduce Drownings in Mediterranean Crossings
Anako, an Italian research and development organization, has designed and prototyped life vests specifically for infants and mothers with newborns to address the high number of child drownings during Mediterranean crossings, with the first 500 vests expected by NGOs.
Anako Designs Life Vests for Infants to Reduce Drownings in Mediterranean Crossings
Anako, an Italian research and development organization, has designed and prototyped life vests specifically for infants and mothers with newborns to address the high number of child drownings during Mediterranean crossings, with the first 500 vests expected by NGOs.
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40% Bias Score
27 Migrants Dead in Latest Mediterranean Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia's coast on January 2, 2025; this follows four other shipwrecks last week resulting in 84 deaths, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
27 Migrants Dead in Latest Mediterranean Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia's coast on January 2, 2025; this follows four other shipwrecks last week resulting in 84 deaths, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
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44% Bias Score
25% Rise in English Channel Migrant Crossings in 2024
Migrant crossings of the English Channel surged 25% in 2024 to 36,816, the deadliest year on record with 76 deaths, despite government efforts to tackle people traffickers and increase returns; this coincides with historically high legal migration.
25% Rise in English Channel Migrant Crossings in 2024
Migrant crossings of the English Channel surged 25% in 2024 to 36,816, the deadliest year on record with 76 deaths, despite government efforts to tackle people traffickers and increase returns; this coincides with historically high legal migration.
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36% Bias Score