There is a state of emergency in Lampedusa, Mayor Mannino says: “Irritated citizens, the government must intervene.” Chaos during food distribution

“The transfer machine has been successfully activated. The current priority is to transfer all arriving migrants. in the last 36 hours and which put the reception and care system to the test.” The mayor of Lampedusa takes stock of the delicate situation surrounding the landing on the island. Philip Mannino: “This morning, 900 migrants were transferred, and the rest will leave in the evening 750 but once this critical phase is overcome, The government must intervene

with long-term solutions, including the establishment of sea rescue and assistance vessels, with the immediate transfer of migrants to the mainland under the operation model Mare Nostrum“,” Mannino emphasized.

“Lampedusa This is a limited area that cannot cope alone with the growing demand for help, he adds. In recent years island showed perfectly solidarity AND capacity From hospitality, but is now exhausted and does not have the structures and logistics needed to cope with this situation. Residents of the city Lampedusa they are exhausted and frustrated, but supportive at the same time. Over the past few days, citizens have worked with law enforcement and relief organizations to help migrants by providing water and clothes at the Favarolo pier

. However, now is the time to seek a structural solution to effectively address this unprecedented challenge.” The mayor also stated Tomorrow there is mourning in the city, after the death of a 5-month-old newborn at dawn during a landing at sea.

Meanwhile, moments of chaos and disorder reigned in the hot spot. which receives 6,762 migrants. During a Red Cross food distribution, several hundred people gathered together to grab a bag and a bottle of water, fearing it wouldn’t be enough: only police reassurances prevented the worst.

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