Protests as Italy Expels Migrants

With its long coastline, Italy is one of most Europe’s most vulnerable countries in terms of illegal immigration. Largely African and Asian groups of migrants come via boat from places like Libya, where Italian officials believe up to 2 million more migrants may be waiting for transit into the European Union. In response to the influx of people, Italy put a tough anti-immigration law into effect two years ago. Despite protests from would-be immigrants and Italian activists, this week the government continued to actively deport illegal immigrants, including many who falsely claim to be from Sudan’s crisis-ridden Darfur region. – YaleGlobal