Rise compared to same period last year puts focus on political stalemate in north African countryThere was a 15% year-on-year rise in the number of people reaching Italy from Libya in the first three weeks of January, piling more pressure on the UN to try to end the political stalemate in the north African country.In the first weeks of January the number of migrants arriving in Italy was 2,749, an increase from 2,393 for the same period in 2017. Comparisons by month are seen as the best indicator since there is a seasonal element to the numbers. Continue reading…
Via: January sees rise in number of people reaching Italy from Libya
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