Minister Thinks EU Should Act on N Africa Refugees

Brussels, 24 February - Interior Minister Katarina Kresal, who attended a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels on Thursday, said that refugees fleeing North Africa following unrest there were starting to overwhelm Italy and Malta, which is why the two countries were calling on the EU to take the issue seriously.

Brussels, Belgium Interior Minister Katarina Kresal at a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Interior Minister Katarina Kresal at a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Interior Minister Katarina Kresal at a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Interior Minister Katarina Kresal at a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Interior Minister Katarina Kresal at a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Interior Minister Katarina Kresal at a session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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