“Our goal is to double the number of places for migrants in hotspots in Sicily and Calabria.
At least a thousand more places [will be made available],” Valenti said during a press conference in Rome to present the new Italian Red Cross management of the Lampedusa hotspot, starting June 1.
Valenti said work will be carried out to improve reception conditions at the facility on the tiny Sicilian island, but without creating additional places.
Capacity will therefore remain below 400.
Transfers off the island by air and sea will also be stepped up to prevent overcrowding.
Valenti said the goal is to provide “a dignified reception” also keeping specific needs in mind and to “try to put a human face on reception.”
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