Athens steps up efforts to build links with Libya as EU steps in to assist

PoliticsForeign Policy Tags: European Union, Libya, Migration
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Increased migrant flows from Libya to southern Crete are causing the Greek government much concern. The arrival of 1,400 migrants since the weekend, has prompted Greek authorities to start talking about a humanitarian crisis as the island does not have the necessary accommodation facilities.

This is why European Commissioner Magnus Brunner is visiting Libya on Tuesday. He is due to meet officials from both the Benghazi and Tripoli governments after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen decided to take steps to address the conce...

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