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Greece toughens stance on illegal migration with new deportation plan

Eleven years into a migration crisis, Greece is trying to stop boats crossing from North Africa to the Greek island of Crete. Five European Union countries have made a breakthrough in their efforts to deport migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. Uganda in East Africa has agreed to accept them, although the deal has yet to be signed. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Athens.

Greece toughens stance on illegal migration with new deportation plan

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Pardon for president’s main rival in Chad

Chad’s President Mahamat Déby has pardoned political rival and former Prime Minister Succès Masra who was serving a 20-year sentence, paving the way for his release from prison.

  • President Mahamat Déby pardons former Prime Minister Succès Masra.
  • Masra faces potential prosecution despite presidential pardon.
  • Opposition welcomes decision as signal for political openness.

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