| Series Title | The Local.it |
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| Series Details | 03.05.15 |
| Publication Date | 03/05/2015 |
| Content Type | News |
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More than 5,800 migrants were rescued and 10 bodies recovered off the Libyan coast over the weekend of 2-3 May 2015, the Italian coastguard said on the 3 May 2015. Italian and French navy ships took part in the rescue. On the 4 May 2015 Italy reacted to the arrival of the latest thousands of new migrants at its southern ports by demanding that its European Union partners meet the cost of taking them in. Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni said 'In particular, as well as the reinforcement of (border agency) Frontex, Italy expects an extraordinary economic commitment from the European Union to help it meet the urgent needs linked to the reception of migrants'. Frontex reported on the 4 May 2015 that more than 5,500 migrants had been rescued near the Libyan coast since 30 April 2015. Some 1,200 lives were saved with the direct participation of vessels and aircraft taking part in the Frontex-coordinated Triton operation, including newly deployed assets from EU Member States. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.thelocal.it/20150503/nearly-3500-migrants-rescued-from-boats-on-their-way-to-italy |
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| Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Italy |
