File photo: AFPThe German and Italian interior ministers have called for an EU mission to be installed on the border between Libya and Niger to stem migrant crossings to Europe. It called for the setting up of "a EU Mission at the border between Libya and Niger as soon as possible." To close the migrant route from Niger to Libya, the ministers are seeking "support for growth and development programmes in local communities" along the border. Other measures include "technical and financial support" for Libyan authorities fighting illegal migration, particularly at the border with Niger. The North African country has long been a stepping stone for migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean for a better life in Europe.

Source: The Local May 14, 2017 14:48 UTC