Up to 6.6m migrants waiting to cross to Europe from Africa: report
'Up to 6.6m people are waiting in countries around the Mediterranean to cross into Europe, according to details of the classified report leaked to Bild newspaper. '
'They include more than 2.5m in North Africa waiting to attempt the perilous crossing by boat. '
'The report warns the number waiting to cross into Europe has risen by 650,000 since the end of January alone — an increase of 12 per cent. '
'Europe could face a new wave of migrant arrivals this summer, a leaked German government report has warned. '
'They include refugees fleeing the turmoil in Syria and Iraq as well as economic migrants from Africa, the Middle East and Asia. '
[–] Nofatpeople 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It only takes one well placed bullet to sink a boat like that. Eliminating them while they are on boats is a good way to save money.