Italy pushes for NATO control of Libya mission
Italy urged its allies to bring military operations in Libya under NATO command on Monday, warning that otherwise it may resume separate national control of airbases it has authorized for use in the mission.
UN warns Italy is facing immigration emergency
The U.N. warned Monday that Italy is facing a humanitarian and sanitation crisis on the tiny island of Lampedusa following the arrival of some 15,000 Tunisian boat people amid fears more migrants will flee there following coalition airstrikes on Libya.
Italy issues NATO command ultimatum over Libya
Italy is warning that it will review the use of its bases by coalition forces for strikes against Libya if the mission doesn’t pass to NATO’s command.
Italy warns of immigration emergency
Italy warned Monday that it was facing a refugee and humanitarian emergency, with some 15,000 Tunisians having arrived in recent weeks and fears that the start of U.S. and European airstrikes on Libya could unleash even more migrants.
Italy facing immigration emergency
Italy is facing a humanitarian and sanitation crisis on the tiny island of Lampedusa following the arrival of some 15,000 Tunisian boat people amid fears more migrants will flee there following coalition airstrikes on Libya.