MP Indicates Border Situation Escalating, Govt Mulling More Active Army Role

Ljubljana, 19 October - Coming out of a coalition meeting preceding an ongoing government session on the refugee crisis, Matjaž Han of the SocDems said the situation was "very serious", as "a significantly higher number of people arrived to our southern border a few hours ago than expected". He said the government was considering giving a more active role to the army.

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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