Thousands of migrants passing through Slovenia, 50 request asylum

Ljubljana, 19 October - Slovenia has accepted the biggest number of migrants so far on Monday, as nearly 5,000 people entered the country in a single day. Still, Croatian media report of 50 more buses on the way, which could further erode already troubled bilateral relations. Out of some 7,000 migrants that crossed into Slovenia since Saturday, some 50 requested asylum.

Središče ob Dravi Refugees at the border crossing Središče ob Dravi between Slovenia and Croatia. Photo: STA

Središče ob Dravi
Refugees at the border crossing Središče ob Dravi between Slovenia and Croatia.
Photo: STA

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