Reportedly, there are now tens of thousands of Northern Africans, Libyans, Egyptians and Bangladeshis who had been working in Libya, trying to emigrate to Europe, or in the case of the latter, simply go back home. France has offered, and is flying whoever they can back home. They are also providing humanitarian care in the form of medical supplies and food. England is following suit with airplane transportation back home for whoever wants it. The United States has checked in with the offer of air transportation home as well. So far, I have not heard anyone offer asylum or welcome these poor unfortunate devils a home.
Firstly, it is not that easy to get out of Libya from all reports of beatings, robbery, and general harassment at the very least. The EU had its meeting to decide what to do, when it realized how many immigrants could possibly enter Europe,( the figure of 300,000 was mentioned) and came up with a loose plan of France, Germany and England each taking its share. I am sure something more concrete has been determined by now, because obviously all the Northern Africans can not just be sent home.
Lampedusa has been overwhelmed and the population of that tiny island is ready to have a protest of its own, saying business has suffered and the resources are insufficient to accommodate such a huge influx of humanity.Since Italy is the gateway to Europe from Northern Africa, it looks as though that country will have to deal with the majority of the emigres. After being processed in Sicily, any point in Europe could be a destination.
We will just have to stay tuned.
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