Children among those killed in second fatal incident in two weeks close to the Horn of Africa, says UN agencyAt least 21 people have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the UN’s migration agency has said.It was the second fatal maritime accident in two weeks off the Horn of Africa nation, which lies on the perilous so-called eastern migration route from Africa to the Middle East. Continue reading
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) intercepted a stranded boat carrying 54 individuals attempting irregular migration on Wednesday. The boat was found approximately 186 kilometers south of Dakhla.
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued eight children on the Rio Grande near McAllen on Tuesday. According to a news release, a 29-foot-response boat crew from Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Houston was patrolling the Rio Grande. At 8:30 p.m., they encountered a group of migrants attempting to cross the []
The International Organization for Migration reported that at least 21 people lost their lives after a boat carrying dozens capsized off the coast of Djibouti in East Africa. Officials from the organization stated on Wednesday, April 24th, that at least 23 individuals remain missing following the incident, and search efforts are underway. The International Organization […]
For the first time, the Philippine Coast Guard will join the Balikatan military exercises with the United States, with six of its vessels being readied for “humanitarian armed service” role in the 16-day drill slated to begin on Monday.
Chinese coast guard vessels have fired their water cannons against a routine Philippine patrol, further ratcheting up tensions between Beijing and the U.S. defense treaty ally in the South China Sea.The Philippine vessels, comprising coast guard cutter BRP Bagacay and fisheries bureau ship the BRP Bankaw, were on a mission to distribute fuel and food to fishermen near the contested area known as Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, when the boats were targeted, said the Philippine Coast Guard.During...
JERRY Lukendo Mbokani has to make several calculations when he sends money to his elderly mother in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a surprise second round exit at the hands of world number 118 Thiago Monteiro in Madrid on Saturday, while Iga Swiatek cruised into the last 16 on a rainy day at the Caja Magica.
The Coast Guard announced they have removed the Chaplin of the Coast Guard from his primary duty.
Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.
A child is among at least five people who have died while trying to cross
The government plans to deport to Rwanda some of those who enter the United Kingdom illegally as a deterrent to migrants who risk their lives in leaky, inflatable boats in hopes that they will be able to claim asylum once they reach Britain.