Southern influx swells Italy’s immigrant numbers

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Series Details 8.8.06
Publication Date 08/08/2006
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The situation in the southern Italian island of Lampedusa is just one example of the growing challenge of illegal immigration in Europe. The arrivals of thousands of illegal immigrants on Europe's southern shores have grabbed media attention and heightened public concern. Feature looks at how Italy is facing up to the issue.

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BBC News, 22.10.06: Italy holds fishing boat migrants http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6074912.stm

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