Ireland said on Monday that it would accept 10 migrants from Italy, in the first response by an EU country to Rome's call for help after more than 2,000 landed on its shores. "We are assisting Italy by accepting 10 people as a voluntary gesture of solidarity," a spokesman for the Irish permanent representation to the EU told AFP. The European Commission confirmed Ireland was the first EU nation to respond to requests to take in arrivals from the latest influx in Italy. "Discussions are ongoing and we encourage member states to show solidarity and participate in relocation efforts," a spokesman for the EU executive said. More on migrationEurope-bound migrants drown off TunisiaTurkey-style deal for Libya to stop migration to Europe 'not feasible'Greece tells EU border police: work outside Europe's waters to stop migration

Source: The North Africa Journal May 17, 2021 15:11 UTC