Lampedusa

Migrants wearing face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 sit at a pier as Italian police officers stand by.

Some migrants crossing the Mediterranean say they prefer death to being returned

Migration

At least five migrants have drowned off the coast of Libya, including a woman and child. The journey to a better life is often harrowing.
Some migrants crossing the Mediterranean say they prefer death to being returned

Migrants

An eye doctor was out on a yacht one night and ended up in the middle of a humanitarian disaster

Conflict
Emmylou Harris is pictured with Eritrean refugees.

Why a tour for refugees is a ‘no-brainer’ for Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris

Music
Rescued migrants on board a coastguard vessel arrive at the harbor of Lampedusa.

Tragedy strikes African migrants headed to Italy seeking asylum

Conflict & Justice