Slovenia concerned over lack of consensus on EU Sophia operation

Brussels, 20 November - The EU's naval force operation Sophia must continue, member states agree, however the countries cannot find a solution as to where migrants saved from the Mediterranean should disembark, Slovenia's Defence Minister Karl Erjavec has said and warned against the negative consequences of a potential abolishment of the operation.

Brussels, Belgium
The Trade Union of Soldiers urges a motion to dismiss Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (pictured).
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA
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Brussels, Belgium
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and his Croatian counterpart Damir Krstičević take part in a meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (right) takes part in a meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Nov 20, 2018, 17:14 mas/zm