Interior Minister Matteo Salvini
issued a circular to prefects Thursday tightening up procedures
for vetting asylum claims.
In the circular, the anti-migrant League leader said cases
should be assessed faster and more "rigour" should be shown in
granting humanitarian permits.
The circular was also sent to the chairs of committees that
recognise international protection.
Salvini said "I personally requested speed and attention in
receiving those who are really fleeing war but also to block all
those who are not entitled to (asylum)".
He added: "Pregnant women, children and refugees will stay in
Italy.
"The badly informed who say and write the opposite should be
ashamed".
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