VALLETTA: Rioting migrants in Malta set at least five staff cars on fire and injured a policeman in their holding centre as they demanded their freedom. The violence broke out Sunday night at a former British army barrack in Hal Far, close to Malta’s airport. Many of them were brought to the island following an agreement with other EU countries for their distribution, but most are still on the island, stretching its limited reception facilities. Witnesses said on Monday the migrants at Hal Far had torched several rooms as well as cars belonging to staff. Vehicles burn during riots at the Hal Far Open Centre migrant camp in Hal Far, Malta, October 21, 2019.

Source: New Strait Times October 21, 2019 08:48 UTC