Thousands of migrants cross Mediterranean in effort to reach Europe

The Guardian and other media sources reported in June 2014 on a sharp increase on the numbers of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean sea in an effort to reach Europe.

• Primary Source

BBC News, 30.05.14: Migration surge hits EU as thousands flock to Italy http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-27628416

Deutsche Welle, 06.06.14: EU Commission: More refugees in more EU countries http://dw.de/p/1CDWh

ESO: Background information: EU border surveillance system not helping to save lives http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-border-surveillance-system-not-helping-to-save-lives/

ESO: Background information: Council conclusions on EU Return Policy http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-eu-return-policy/

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