| Author (Person) | Liberti, Stefano |
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| Publisher | Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) |
| Series Title | ISPI Commentary |
| Series Details | May 2016 |
| Publication Date | 30/05/2016 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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The arrival in Sicily on May 13 of 898 migrants, mainly from Egypt, Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia, marked an important new development in migration routes from North Africa to Italy. Instead of taking the sea from Libya, as is usually the case, the two fishing vessels rescued by the Italian navy in international waters started the crossing from Egypt. After few minor cases in the last two months, this massive arrival is clear evidence that the Egyptian route has officially reopened. |
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| Source Link | http://www.ispionline.it/it/pubblicazione/knocking-eus-door-italian-proposal-shared-migration-policy-15178 |
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| Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Italy |
