Migrant Crisis
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What can be done to end the Belarus border crisis?
Today's Big Question Warsaw fears escalation of armed conflict as hundreds of migrants try to enter EU
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Will the fall of Afghanistan create a refugee backlash in the West?
Today's Big Question UK government forced to ‘overhaul system’ as resettlement plans begin to draw criticism
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‘Why are people so desperate to reach the UK that they will step into dinghies?’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
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Priti Patel in PM’s firing line over migrant Channel crossings
In the Spotlight Insiders say Boris Johnson is asking ‘what the f*** is the Home Office doing’ about increase in arriving asylum seekers
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Britain tops EU table for child asylum claims
Speed Read Number of unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in UK rose to 3,650 last year
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Greece at simmering point as refugee crisis grows
In Depth Turkey has opened its border to 3.6 million displaced Syrians, causing tumult in neighbouring Greece
By William Gritten Last updated
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How many migrants have crossed the Channel in 2019?
In Depth Iraqi man found dead off Belgian coast after ‘trying to swim to the UK’
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Why the EU is accused of ‘crimes against humanity’
In Depth International Criminal Court indictment blames the bloc for deaths of thousands of migrants who drowned fleeing Libya
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Matteo Salvini ‘kidnapping’ case splits Italy’s ruling coalition
Speed Read Deputy prime minister will not be tried over refusal to allow 177 asylum seekers to disembark from rescue ship
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Matteo Salvini: court rules Italy’s deputy PM can be tried for kidnapping
Speed Read Far-right interior minister stands by decision to hold 177 migrants on boat
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