donderdag 19 februari 2015

Surge in number of migrants trying to reach Italy from Libya

See on Scoop.it - La Gazzetta Di Lella - News From Italy - Italiaans Nieuws



Italian foreign minister calls for expansion of EU rescue mission with thousands risking lives in recent days.Thousands of migrants have risked their lives in rough winter seas in the last week as they tried to reach Italy from Libya, among them reluctant travellers who were forced into rickety boats at gunpoint.The surge in crossings at a normally quiet time of year suggests plans to deter migrants by cutting back rescue operations have failed, as aid groups had warned they would. There are fears the summer peak may bring more loss of life.

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