Detention conditions in Lampedusa: Malmström expresses serious concerns

EU News 534/2013

MEMO/13/1178
Brussels, 18 December 2013

The images we have seen from the detention centre in Lampedusa are appalling and unacceptable. We will contact the Italian authorities to ask more information on these events and we ask them to shed full light over what happened.

We have already started investigations on the deplorable conditions in many Italian detention centres, including Lampedusa, and we will not hesitate to launch an infringement procedure to make sure EU standards and obligations are fully respected.

Our assistance and support to the Italian authorities in managing migratory flows can only be continued if the country guarantees humane and dignified reception conditions to migrants, asylum seekers and refugees.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-1178_en.htm?locale=en

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