Rise in Afghans returning home threatens overstretched resources, U.N. says
Pakistani government has stepped up pressure to send people back amid growing local animosity towards Afghan refugees
Aid agencies sound alarm over freezing Balkans weather as migrant deaths reported
"The snowstorms are still going on and the situation is getting increasingly desperate as thousands are exposed to freezing conditions"
Afghan officials probe attacks as death toll rises past 50
Violence highlights precarious security situation in Afghanistan, which has seen a steady increase in attacks since international troops ended combat operations in 2014
Afghan government adviser turned refugee pushes women's rights
Rahela Sidiqi, the Afghan government adviser turned refugee who pushes women's rights
TIMELINE: The human cost of war in Afghanistan
Almost 15 years since the Taliban government were ousted in a U.S.-led military campaign, Afghanistan remains one of the most dangerous and violent countries in the world.
Austria police investigate Afghans over New Year's sexual assaults
Six Afghan refugees have been questioned over sexual attacks on 18 women during New Year's Eve celebrations in Innsbruck
Migrants battle freezing temperatures and cold shoulder at Hungarian border
Migrants forced to sleep in makeshift tents as night time temperatures plunge below -20C.
Trafficker leaves migrants in freezing German motorway car park
Migrants told police they paid between 500 euros and 800 euros ($526-842) per person to be taken from Italy to Germany
Arrivals of migrants to EU by sea two-thirds lower in 2016 - Frontex
Arrivals in Italy from north Africa hit an all-time high