Influx of thousands of migrants to Italy's Lampedusa island overwhelms resources and prompts EU response
- Over 7,000 migrants arrived on the island of Lampedusa from Tunisia in just two days, exceeding the island's capacity.
- The migrant reception center on Lampedusa was overwhelmed, with poor conditions and limited food and resources.
- Italy called for EU assistance, and top EU officials visited Lampedusa to assess the situation and announce support measures.
- Proposed EU response includes deploying agencies to help process migrants, increased maritime surveillance, aid to Tunisia, and combatting smugglers.
- Locals on Lampedusa were divided, with some offering aid while others felt frustrated with the government response.
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