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EU working on solution for Sea-Watch saga

cde.news desk 27 June 2019, 13:36 · 1 min read

epa07676750 A handout photo made available by Sea-Watch on 27 June 2019 shows migrants holding up banners asking for 'Open Ports' and 'Open Hears' on board the Sea-Watch 3 vessel, at sea in the Mediterranean, 15 June 2019. Migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch 3, despite the threat of a fine by the Italian government, decided on 26 June 2019 to enter Italian territorial waters near the island of Lampedusa with dozens of migrants on board waiting to disembark. EPA-EFE/SEA-WATCH HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

European Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said Thursday that the European Union was working to find a solution for the 42 migrants on the Sea-Watch 3 ship but added that this could only come about once they have disembarked.

Avramopoulos was quoted by Italian news agency ANSA, that the Commission is closely involved into coordination with the member States to find a solution to relocate the Sea Watch 3 migrants once they have disembarked.

He added that some States are showing willingness to take part in the solidarity effort but the solution for the people on board is only possible once they have disembarked.

“That’s why I hope that Italy contributes to a fast solution for those on board in this case. “I appeal to the member States to show solidarity. We will continue to be at the side of Italy and all the member States under pressure”.

Via ANSA

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EU working on solution for Sea-Watch saga

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