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Analysis: EU countries using Covid-19 as excuse to keep out migrants

FRANCE24, 06 Jul 2020
Italy has agreed to take in 180 migrants from onboard the Ocean Viking. International affairs editor Douglas Herbert says Covid-19 has only added to the challenges that humanitarian rescue vessels face in finding EU countries to offer safe harbour to migrants.

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