Lampedusa, two thousand migrants in less than 24 hours. Almost everyone from Tunisia. Stop 79 more boats

Record number of more than 2,000 migrants arrived on Lampedusa island in a day

Almost all of the small boats found in a day and a half would have left Tunisia. There, hatred against black migrants has increased.

More than 2,000 boat migrants arrived on Lampedusa

Despite the great danger, numerous migrants continue to try to cross the Mediterranean from North Africa towards Italy.

More than 2,000 migrants arrived in Lampedusa

Despite the recent boat accidents, many migrants continue to cross the Mediterranean to Italy. In just 24 hours, more than 2,000 people arrived on the island of Lampedusa alone, Italian news agency Ansa reported on Saturday. They reach the small island with several boats.

2,000 migrants reach Lampedusa within 24 hours

The Italian Mediterranean island of Lampedusa is the destination of an unusually high number of boat refugees in the first months of the year. At the start of the weekend, dozens of ships are once again setting off on the life-threatening journey.

Lampedusa, two thousand migrants in less than 24 hours. Almost everyone from Tunisia. Stop 79 more boats

Four groups of migrants managed to reach Lampedusa and were blocked after landing ashore. In three cases, the boats used for the crossing were not found. At the hotspot, which can accommodate up to 400 people, there are more than 1,800 guests

Record 2,000 migrants arrive on Lampedusa in 24 hours

Some 267 refugees and migrants arrived on Lampedusa between Friday night and Saturday morning, taking to over 2,000 the number of arrivals in 24 hours. © ANSA