Sudanese man arrested on suspicion of endangering life after four drown in English Channel crossing attempt
A tragic incident has unfolded as a 27-year-old Sudanese man was arrested on suspicion of endangering life following the deaths of four individuals attempting to cross the English Channel. This incident occurred during an ill-fated journey where two men and two women lost their lives trying to board a small boat off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais, on Thursday. The arrest was made by the National Crime Agency (NCA), which confirmed that the suspect is currently in police custody. The NCA reported that 38 individuals were returned to French shores, while 74 others successfully arrived in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 16:38 LONDON
UN Warns of Funding Shortfall Threatening Aid for Over a Million Sudanese Refugees in Chad
More than 1.3 million refugees from Sudan are currently hosted in Chad, with over 900,000 having arrived since armed conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023. According to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP), essential assistance including food and shelter to these refugees faces severe reductions due to a $428 million funding shortfall. Host communities in Chad continue to absorb new arrivals, nearly 15,000 so far this year, putting further strain on resources. Concurrently, the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, Siobhán Mullally, has sounded alarms regarding a surge in... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 13:00 LONDON
Visa-Free and Protection Measures Cut Trafficking Risks for Ukrainian Refugees, UNODC Study Finds
A new United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) study released in Kyiv reveals that visa-free access, temporary legal protections, and focused anti-trafficking initiatives for Ukrainians fleeing war have helped reduce migrant smuggling and human trafficking risks in Europe. The research analyzed data from February 2022 to December 2024, including interviews with over 1,600 Ukrainian refugees and key informants. The study underscores the connection between protracted conflict and increased vulnerability to trafficking, but shows that proactive government actions and pathways for safe refuge can significantly mitigate these dangers. Many refugees from Ukraine have benefited from measures that allow legal... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Apr 2026 17:30 LONDON
US President Highlights Enhanced Protection for Children Amid Abuse Concerns
During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the US President renewed a national commitment to combat all forms of child abuse, emphasizing the importance of safe and nurturing homes as critical for children's growth and success. Strong families are viewed as essential to the country's stability and future. The statement pointed to previous administration shortcomings, noting that hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minors entering the US were unaccounted for, exposing them to risks such as human trafficking. The current government claims to have resumed protecting these vulnerable children, focusing on policies that support parents and prevent neglect and abuse. This announcement... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Apr 2026 16:18 LONDON
Migrant boat capsizes in central Mediterranean, two confirmed dead and 70 missing, 32 rescued and taken to Lampedusa
Tragedy struck in the central Mediterranean after a migrant boat capsized, resulting in the confirmed deaths of two individuals and leaving as many as 70 people missing. The incident was reported by the NGOs Mediterranea Saving Humans and Sea-Watch, which revealed that the boat had departed from Libya less than 24 hours earlier, carrying an estimated 105 passengers. The survivors were found by two commercial vessels that managed to rescue 32 individuals, who were subsequently taken to the Italian island of Lampedusa for assistance. The migrant boat capsized while navigating through a designated search-and-rescue zone managed by Libyan authorities. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Apr 2026 17:17 LONDON
