A European Commission spokesperson
said Thursday that the EU executive was "aware" of the
intensification of the arrival of migrant boats from North
Africa in southern Italy, especially in Sicily and on the island
of Lampedusa.
The spokesperson said the EC was "following closely" the
situation, especially Lampedusa where "the difficulties are
significant", with the migrant hotspot badly overcrowded.
"Clearly it is the job of the member State to deal with these
difficulties initially," the spokesperson said.
"But the European Commission, which has already given support to
Italy, remains willing (to help) if there are more requests".
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