Refugee surge leaves Slovenia scrambling for solutions

Ljubljana, 20 October - Slovenia was stretched to its limits Tuesday as the inflow of refugees from Croatia persisted. Although the authorities insist the situation is under control, there were incidents reported in several refugee centres. Under pressure to keep the situation in check, the government decided to give army limited police powers to protect the border.

Brussels, Belgium Slovenian President Borut Pahor (left) meeting European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Slovenian President Borut Pahor (left) meeting European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Slovenian President Borut Pahor (left) meeting European Council President Donald Tusk. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Slovenian President Borut Pahor (left) meeting European Council President Donald Tusk.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Rigonce Streams of migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Rigonce
Streams of migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Rigonce Migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Rigonce
Migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Rigonce Streams of migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Rigonce
Streams of migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Rigonce Streams of migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Rigonce
Streams of migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Rigonce Streams of migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova in October 2015. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Rigonce
Streams of migrants walking from the Rigonce crossings with Croatia to a reception centre in Dobova in October 2015.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Ljubljana PM Miro Cerar addressing reporters after meeting party leaders over a motion that would enable the army's involvement in the refugee crisis. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
PM Miro Cerar addressing reporters after meeting party leaders over a motion that would enable the army's involvement in the refugee crisis.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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