As refugee flow persists, pressure mounts in Slovenia

Ljubljana/Dobova/Brežice/Šentilj, 21 October - Discontent grew in Slovenia Wednesday over the unyielding inflow of refugees from Croatia. The government came under increasing pressure, by political opponents as well as disgruntled locals, while at the same time exerting pressure on the EU and neighbouring countries to help.

Dobova Migrants at Dobova centre. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Dobova
Migrants at Dobova centre.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce
Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce
Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce
Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce
Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Rigonce
Migrants waiting at the Rigonce border crossing.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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