In the midst of summer or migratory crisis Located in her Big, with a peak of East Libya and attitude Hufftar, which closes any communication and solving passage of the problem. The Greek state responds with increased military and diplomatic activitywhile the new Minister of Migration Thanos Plevrisis expected to inform Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakisfor the meeting he had with the Government of national unity. According to government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis, the government is considering stricter and effective measures to tackle migratory flows.
Migration Crisis: Stricter measures are considering Maximus
The creation detention centers In Crete, where those who reach the coast of the island will already fall on the table. There should be by no means the impression that one can simply escape to another European country if it is in Greece. Illegal stay in the country is becoming criminal offense And whoever is convicted will be taken immediately to prison. Exit will only be possible to return to its country of origin. The relevant bill will be tabled in Parliament and is expected to include the announcement of the former Minister of Migration, Maki Voridishow will the asylum version be freezing for those who arrive in Crete from Libya, from whatever country they come from. It is recalled that the majority of those arriving in the African country are from Pakistan the Bangladesh and Egyptcountries considered safe and therefore not entitled to asylum. THE Paul Marinakis Speaking to Action 24 stressed how “The measures you take must reverse the logic of attracting.”
Concerning the strict measures planned by the government, the Foreign Minister was also placed, who stressed that “We will not allow Greece to become a tank of irregular migration. If necessary, there will be more rigor in these issues »
«Greece will ensure that migratory flows are controlled. There will be a great deal of rigor for surveillance and this is part of the Commission“The Greek Foreign Minister added, noting that”Greece is the only European country to have excellent relations with Egypt and the Arab world. The right foreign policy is to have balanced diplomatic relations with both governments in Libya. There is mobility to find a solution to make the Libyan state uniform. In practice we will wait for the functional improvement in migration and geopolitical issues».
Gerapetritis: We will not become a tank of irregular migration
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, Speaking this morning to SKAI, he referred to his meeting with Haftar during his visit to Libya. He said they had a productive discussion, focusing on three major issues. Initially the migratory crisis. Greece in collaboration with neighboring countries and especially with the help of the European Union to help control the sea. “The Libyan Sea is a great sea and it is difficult to have meaningful control and surveillance. Europe will help completely with financial support. ” added.
He also pointed out that we cannot work within two days, and he pledged that our country would not become a pool of irregular migration. “
«Greece has to discuss with Libya because it is its immediate neighbor. We all realize that in Libya today a situation is prevalent, which is not extremely auspicious. This is because we actually have two powers that are exercised. We have the country surrounded by wars, as long as one can see what is happening in sub -Saharan Africa. Libya is a country with huge land and sea border – about 5,000 kilometers in terms of land, which means in a straight line from here to New Delhi. Its marine coastline is about 1,800 kilometers, that is, as if we were saying from Athens to Berlin, so you understand that there is a huge difficulty of guarding. “
Talking about whether we were delayed both as Europe and Greece to react to what is happening in Libya with the immigration, the minister explicitly stated that no delay has existed, as Libya is always at the heart of our interest.
«Greece should have a balanced attitude towards Libya in a state that currently has no uniform power. As you know a few days ago, I traveled and had a productive discussion with Happere and his sons. I think there will be a good relationship with Libya and I will raise this issue afterwards. ” emphasized.
Diplomatic Hufftar – European Representative Thriller
European Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner informed him that the meetings scheduled for Benghazi could not eventually be held. Local Libyan officials are alleged to have briefed the ministers of Greece, Italy and Malta, but also the European Commissioner that the General Happere does not intend to meet them individually, but in the presence of the “Government of Benghazi”, which controls the Eastern Section. This could not be accepted, so the second appointment in the African country wrecked. It was not possible to give the message that the European Union recognizes the Haftar regime. The meeting with the recognized government of Tripoli had preceded it. Was it a directed move by General Happear? It is an approach that cannot be excluded.
Hordes of immigrants in Crete
At the same time Crete is accepting huge pressure from East coast, with migratory flows daily. At the same time the island has to face a serious humanitarian crisis with the arrival of dozens of illegal immigrants daily, but also the Infrastructure that is not sufficient.
This morning, the port rescued 520 foreigners who were aboard iron fishing boat 17 nautical miles south of Gavdou.
In the operation co -ordinated by the Single Rescue and Rescue Center Coast Guard participated in one offshore ship and a Bahamas flagship. In addition, the business participated andTwo aircraft and four floating. The business was done with Intense ripple as west of 6 beaufort were blowing in the area.
At this time, immigrants are being transferred to Sfakion Chora and from there to the exhibition center of Agia where 825 immigrants remain in search of research and rescue operations in previous days.
In the afternoon of Tuesday 32 people of African descent, Mostly from Sudan, they landed on the “Korfos” beach in Gavdos. Authorities were immediately mobilized, transporting them to the Karave area, where they were temporarily stayed overnight before being promoted inland by boat.