Tunisia migrants prompt Italy 'humanitarian emergency'

Gerald · 02-13-11, 08:48 AM

Many migrants have headed to the Italian island of Lampedusa
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The Italian government has declared a humanitarian emergency after nearly 3,000 migrants arrived in the country in the last few days.

Officials say most of the migrants are from Tunisia, which has seen continued turmoil since the 14 January overthrow of President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.

The declaration frees up funds and personnel to deal with the influx.

Most of the migrants have been trying to reach Italy in small boats and have been intercepted by the coast guard.

Italian officials said nearly 3,000 migrants had arrived on the island of Lampedusa in the last three days, swamping facilities there. The island is closer to North Africa than the mainland of Italy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12441613

Note: 12 February 2011 Last updated at 21:47 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Tunisia migrants prompt Italy 'humanitarian emergency' Many migrants have headed to the Italian island of Lampedusa Continue reading the main story Related Stories * Italy stops people-smuggling ring * Greece plans Turkey migrant fence * UN questions EU migration policy The Italian government has declared a humanitarian emergency after nearly 3,000 migrants arrived in the country in the last few days. Officials say most of the migrants are from Tunisia, which has seen continued turmoil since the 14 January overthrow of President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. The declaration frees up funds and personnel to deal with the influx. Most of the migrants have been trying to reach Italy in small boats and have been intercepted by the coast guard. Italian officials said nearly 3,000 migrants had arrived on the island of Lampedusa in the last three days, swamping facilities there. The island is closer to North Africa than the mainland of Italy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12441613 Note: 12 February 2011 Last updated at 21:47 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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