Italy says six EU states will take in Open Arms migrants

123rf

After initially blocking a rescue ship from docking, Italy has now announced that six EU countries will take in the 150 migrants.

The migrants, who were picked up off the coast of Libya earlier this month by the Spanish charity ship Open Arms, will be shared among France, Germany, Romania, Portugal, Spain and Luxembourg.

Italian Prime Minister Guiseppe Conte made the announcement on Thursday.

More from International News

On Virgin Radio today

Trending on Virgin Radio

  • BRED Abu Dhabi

    BRED Abu Dhabi, Presented by Hypebeast, is back April 24-28 in Yas Bay. The line up is next level and locked in.

  • The Kris Fade Show Podcast

    Not in the car so much while Kris, Priti and Rossi are on air? Check out the daily podcast here...

  • ARN News Centre

    Get the latest UAE and world news from our award winning team of journalists. The ARN News Centre is the country's most trusted source of information.

  • Untold Dubai

    It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!