International • Created October 18, 2015 21:28

Slovenia to limit migrant numbers

Slovenia will only allow 2,500 migrants to cross its borders daily – half the number Croatia has asked for. Interior Ministry Secretary of State Bostjan Sefic said Slovenia could not accept Croatia’s request to take 5,000, because Austria’s daily limit is 1,500. Most migrants – many from Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq – are crossing Croatia […]

Slovenia to limit migrant numbers
Slovenia to limit migrant numbers

Slovenia will only allow 2,500 migrants to cross its borders daily – half the number Croatia has asked for.
Interior Ministry Secretary of State Bostjan Sefic said Slovenia could not accept Croatia’s request to take 5,000, because Austria’s daily limit is 1,500.
Most migrants – many from Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq – are crossing Croatia and Slovenia to reach western Europe.
The limitation on numbers has led to a build-up of migrants and refugees on Croatia’s border with Serbia.

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