Chaos, turmoil, fainting, fights. Situation italian island related to lampedusareceived nearly record numbers in two days 7,000 Immigrants (more numerous than the total resident population) are developing in the worst possible way. to get nervous Congestion is peaking on the small island, where law enforcement and Red Cross operators are having difficulty managing the new arrivals due to the massive landings this week. Even some immigrants they ran away According to footage published by local media on Thursday, the reception center was overrun, with people climbing and jumping over the facility’s fences, with some fainting after spending several hours in overcrowded conditions.
“In the last 48 hours, approximately 7 thousand people came to the island of Lampedusa, which welcomed everyone with open arms.” Mayor Filippo Mannino. “But now we’ve reached a point point of no return. The violence of the incident was revealed crisis “To the island,” the politician continued, thanking the neighbors who helped welcome people walking on the streets.
For decades, the island of Lampedusa has been receiving many visitors during the summer months. But the figures for recent months are extraordinarily high (123,863 so far this year). he questioned recently promoted deals Government of Giorgia Meloni with Tunisia’s authoritarian president Kais Said. The reason for this is that most of the recent immigrants sub-saharan People coming to Tunisia from countries (especially from Guinea and Ivory Coast) no need for visa To enter that North African country. Migrants who later set out for Italy from ports such as the town of Tunis sfaxAs analyst and data expert Matteo Villa points out, this is not entirely under the control of the central government.
Northern Europe, closed
As in other years, a situation that can trigger a shock Between countries with Italy North Europe, because many immigrants land in Italy with the desire to go there. So much so that Germany Ha temporarily suspended reception refugeesduring France explained this Inspections will be increased at its borders to prevent immigrants entering Europe illegally.
Meanwhile, internal debates Italy opens. Giuseppe Conte, leader of the 5 Star Movement, accused the Meloni Government of “failing” in its immigration strategy. “The landing situation is completely out of control. lampedusa collapsed“said.
For your part, Matteo SalviniThe Prime Minister’s ally and the leader of the xenophobic league claimed the existence of an organisation. complo behind these mass arrivals. “I believe there is a scenario behind this exodus. We will discuss it calmly within the Government, but we cannot witness similar scenes again.” he elaborated. “The figures are from 2016” the difference is in the reception“, criticized Annalisa Camilli, a journalist who specializes in migration issues in the magazine ‘Internazionale’.
European responsibility
The debate became especially fierce after the number of arrivals increased on Wednesday. In addition to the day rebellions on the islandA 5-month-old baby also died by falling into the water. The incident occurred when the boat he was on with his mother capsized during the rescue operation.
Under these conditions, the issue has come to this point: the Where is the UN secretary general located? Antonio GuterresHe called for the implementation of an applicationEuropean solidarity“To lighten the burden on you Italy. “It is very important to take on the concept of European responsibility because the effort cannot be placed only on border countries,” Guterres said at a press conference in New York. said.