Amnesty International condemns the draft EU-Turkey refugee plan for violating international law and for being morally outrageous to the plight of migrants fleeing from violence, persecution, and hardship. The proposed deal also came under fire for lack of refugee protection, logistical difficulties, and lack of trust on both sides.
Europe failed to properly deal with the refugee crisis in 2015, an Amnesty International report said.
At least 27 migrants have died after their boat from Turkey to Greece capsized on Monday, the Turkish coast guard said.
Pope Francis is encouraging everyone throughout the world to focus on overcoming indifference this year.
Sir Bob Geldof offers to give shelter to four families as he expresses disgust at the migrant and refugee crisis in Europe.
