Tunisia migrants prompt Italy 'humanitarian emergency'

Gerald · 02-15-11, 02:55 AM

The Italian government has formally requested aid from the European Union to help it cope with thousands of Tunisians arriving on its shores.

Some 5,000 migrants have landed on the island of Lampedusa in recent days, following Tunisia's January uprising.

Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports say at least five migrants died and others are missing after their boat sank.

Witnesses quoted by the AFP news agency said the boat had been rammed by a Tunisian coastguard ship.

Italy's interior minister said the country was seeking some 100m euros ($134m; £84m) from the EU to tackle the influx.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12460906

Note: Update Record,15 February 2011 Last updated at 07:44 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: Italy seeks EU cash over Lampedusa The Italian government has formally requested aid from the European Union to help it cope with thousands of Tunisians arriving on its shores. Some 5,000 migrants have landed on the island of Lampedusa in recent days, following Tunisia's January uprising. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports say at least five migrants died and others are missing after their boat sank. Witnesses quoted by the AFP news agency said the boat had been rammed by a Tunisian coastguard ship. Italy's interior minister said the country was seeking some 100m euros ($134m; £84m) from the EU to tackle the influx. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12460906 Note: Update Record,15 February 2011 Last updated at 07:44 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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