Africa: UN Refugee Chief Urges Greater Solidarity With Refugees in Italy

1 July 2017

Italy needs more international support to assist the waves of migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean, the United Nations refugee chief today urged.

"What is happening in front of our eyes in Italy is an unfolding tragedy," said Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

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