The international politics
Illegal immigration may seem a solution to the immigrants who want a better life in a wealthy country but it’s a problem for government who have to allocate resources, both human and material, to take in care these uninvited guests.
Malta is part of the European Union and expects more support from the other 24 member states. Support from the Union Nations and other international agencies is also due for a country acting as a natural bridge between Southern Europe and North Africa.
Although the EU pledged €2.1 million euros to help illegal immigration hotspots, including Malta, the Maltese government has insisted that aid should go beyond that financial and branch out to equal illegal-immigrant burden sharing. At the Euro-African Ministerial Conference on Migration and Development in July, United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres unveiled a 10-point action plan addressing the issues of mixed and irregular migratory movements in a coherent and practical way; in countries of origin, transit and destination. In turn, EU Commissioner Franco Frattini pledged to help Malta with the launch of immediate joint surveillance patrols in the Central Mediterranean.
In mid-July 2006 Malta hit international headlines when it refused to grant 51 illegal immigrants stranded on Spanish trawler permission to land in Malta. The group of Eritrean illegal immigrants was rescued by the vessel, Francisco-y-Catalina, in Libyan territorial waters. The majority of the illegal immigrants spent seven days stranded between sky and sea, awaiting Spanish, Italian, Libyan and Maltese officials to strike a deal for their repatriation.
Although Malta’s stance of refuting the illegal immigrants aboard the Francisco-y-Catalina entry to Malta was praised British online magazine The First Post, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) blasted the decision.
Malta does not stand alone when it comes to problems arising from illegal immigration. The Canary Islands near Spain and Lampedusa, forming part of Italy, have seen thousands of illegal immigrants reach their shores this summer alone.
The Maltese government has repeatedly called on the European Union to offer Malta more support vis-à-vis the illegal immigration issue.
In August 2006 the European Union launched its first joint border patrol aimed at stopping illegal immigrants coming to the Canary Islands from Africa. Similar patrols were expected to take place in Maltese waters in mid-September 2006, however they were postponed until November after developments saw Libya joining the European Union sea patrols in return for collaboration on desert patrols. More patrols continued in June 2007.
Malta, Libya discuss maritime SAR cooperation
Aug 23, 2007, 16:46 CET
Talks with Libya on illegal immigration "positive"
Aug 22, 2007, 18:12 CET
Arrests made in Chinese human trafficking ring
Aug 5, 2007, 16:50 CET
EPP-ED urges for Frontex patrols to restart
Aug 2, 2007, 9:49 CET
200 refugees to leave Malta for USA soon
Jul 26, 2007, 18:06 CET
EU proposals to ease illegal immigrants' plea
Jul 23, 2007, 9:06 CET
Plea for Libya's understanding on migration
Jul 19, 2007, 14:31 CET
AFM aids Tunisia vessel after migrant take-over
Jul 19, 2007, 17:12 CET
Malta, Libya to further migration cooperation
Jul 14, 2007, 10:39 CET
New EU financial aid for illegal immigration
Jul 9, 2007, 3:23 CET
EPP-ED conference tackles illegal immigration
Jul 6, 2007, 16:36 CET
Refugees in Malta to be resettled in Portugal
Jul 3, 2007, 18:35 CET
Frontex launches joint patrols around Malta
Jun 25, 2007, 16:09CET
50 illegal immigrants' fate in Libya seas uncertain
Jun 9, 2007, 20:05 CET
EU to discuss protection of migrants' rights
Jun 6, 2007, 11:00 CET
21 corpses recovered from Libyan waters
Jun 2, 2007, 10:34 CET
Eight bodies recovered from Libyan waters
Jun 1, 2007, 8:26 CET
Spain takes in Montfalco illegal immigrants
May 29, 2007, 18:50 CET
European Border Patrols Network launched
May 24, 2007, 15:30 CET
Canada asked to help with resettling migrants
May 18, 2007, 9:00 CET
200 refugees to be resettled in the US
May 11, 2007, 15:19 CET
MEP welcomes EU rapid border intervention
Apr 26, 2007, 10:55 CET
EU ministers back rapid border force
Apr 21, 2007, 11:28 CET
EU states step up patrol technical support
Apr 19, 2007, 9:01 CET
Better patrols halve migrant flow to Spain
Apr 13, 2007, 9:07 CET
UK Deputy PM, Justice Minister discuss migration
Apr 12, 2007, 18:10 CET
Illegal immigration problems set to escalate
Mar 28, 2007, 10:41 CET
Denmark to aid Malta illegal immigration problem
Mar 20, 2007, 9:14 CET
MEP calls for more solidarity in burden sharing
Mar 1, 2007, 13:35 CET
Cooperation visits on asylum, immigration affairs
Feb 22, 2007, 19:30 CET
Cardinal criticises Maltese detention policy
Feb 18, 2007, 10:49 CET
114 migrants die in Europe in December
Feb 18, 2007, 10:01 CET
EU to promote lawful job routes to migrants
Feb 15, 2007, 9:02 CET
Ten refugees leave Malta to resettle in Ireland
Feb 14, 2007, 17:19 CET
Frontex to ask for EU states' aid against migration
Jan 15, 2007, 12:17 CET
28 persons granted refugee status in 2006
Dec 30, 2006, 17:20 CET
Malta-boat tragedy inspires Bollywood movie
Dec 23, 2006, 10:22 CET
Ten refugees are to be resettled in Ireland
Dec 22, 2006, 19:01 CET
EU leaders pledge strategy on illegal immigration
Dec 15, 2006, 20:04 CET
Lm 1.7 billion approved to tackle migration issues
Dec 14, 2006, 19:26 CET
Six asylum seekers to be resettled in Lithuania
Dec 4, 2006, 15:57 CET
Libya to allow Frontex patrols along its coastline
Nov 26, 2006, 11:11 CET
European Commission to help Libya patrol borders
Nov 20, 2006, 18:16 CET
Foreign Minister urges for repatriation agreement
Nov 19, 2006, 19:20 CET
FRONTEX deems sea patrols successful
Nov 11, 2006, 11:04 CET
Council of Europe conference to tackle illegal migration
Nov 4, 2006, 10:23 CET
Malta needs "a special solution" - UNHCR chief
Nov 1, 2006, 16:32 CET
Malta hosts EU-African Union preparatory meeting
Oct 28, 2006, 10:44 CET
Malta to ratify convention against human traffic
Oct 25, 2006, 09:08 CET
EU EU-Mediterranean Foreign Ministers to meet in Malta
Oct 14, 2006, 11:57 CET
EU MEP welcomes illegal immigration developments
Oct 11, 2006, 17:58 CET
EU Frontex border patrols to commence this week
Oct 3, 2006, 10:37 CET
EU Parliament adopts resolution on immigration
Sep 28, 2006, 20:18 CET
EPP for proposal to increase migration budget funds
Sep 26, 2006, 13:48 CET
EU ministers clash over illegal immigration issue
Sep 22, 2006, 07:47 CET
MLP questions Malta's involvement in sea patrols
Sep 14, 2006, 18:56 CET
21 illegal immigrants brought ashore at Haywharf
Sep 13, 2006, 18:25 CET
Barroso calls for intensified EU response to tackle illegal immigrants
Sep 8, 2006, 18:12 CET
Libya critical of EU plans to curb illegal immigration
Sep 7, 2006, 07:44 CET
Prime Minister, Danish counterpart in bilateral talks
Sep 6, 2006, 16:42 CET
Meeting delayed after Libya's offer on sea patrols
Sep 4, 2006, 10:06 CET
Human tragedy unfolds in Maltese-Sicilian channel
Sep 3, 2006, 18:28 CET
Crew in financial disaster after saving illegal immigrants
Sep 3, 2006, 10:54 CET
PACE President wants migrants' burden sharing
Sep 1, 2006, 09:06 CET
Plan for joint sea patrols laid down
Aug 30, 2006, 10:58 CET
Tripartite immigration meeting set for September
Aug 27, 2006, 10:54 CET
Another human tragedy off Lampedusa
Aug 20, 2006, 17:54 CET
Illegal immigrants drown off Lampedusa coast
Aug 19, 2006, 12:24 CET
Final talks for Malta sea patrols underway
Aug 16, 2006, 09:20 CET
Joint sea operation on migration flows ready to be launched
Aug 11, 2006, 17:00 CET
Malta’s illegal immigration stance praised
Aug 8, 2006, 09:59 CET
FRONTEX experts to help Immigration Police
Aug 4, 2006, 16:51 CET
MLP speaker urges for Frontex patrols
Aug 3, 2006, 14:04 CET
Justice Commissioner suggests joint patrolling
Jul 30, 2006, 11:20 CET
Gonzi and Prodi discuss illegal immigration
Jul 25, 2006, 15:30 CET
No dates for Malta illegal immigration patrols
Jul 25, 2006, 11:02 CET
Illegal immigrants leave Malta
Jul 21, 2006, 18:25 CET
Spain to take in illegal immigrants
Jul 20, 2006, 09:57 CET
EU measures to fight illegal immigration
Jul 19, 2006, 16:01 CET
Illegal immigrants in Malta for treatment
Jul 19, 2006, 10:23 CET
Spain offers police aid to identify immigrants
Jul 18, 2006, 13:17 CET
131 illegal immigrants reach Malta in one day
Jul 18, 2006, 10:03 CET
Foreign Minister urges for joint patrolling
Jul 17, 2006, 20:13 CET
Illegal immigrants disembark in Marsaxlokk
Jul 16, 2006, 10:04 CET
EU Commissioner pledges support for Malta
Jul 12, 2006, 09:02 CET
Minister urges for illegal immigration solution
Jul 11, 2006, 10:54 CET
Nations to discuss illegal immigration
Jul 10, 2006, 09:59 CET
Gonzi and Prodi to discuss illegal immigration
Jul 8, 2006, 12:00 CET
Illegal immigrants take over fishing boat
Jul 7, 2006, 15:46 CET
Illegal immigration issue raised at OCSE meeting
Jul 5, 2006, 15:11 CET
Hope theme chosen for World Refugee Day
Jun 18, 2006, 11:03 CET
Illegal immigration issue to be raised in Luxembourg
Jun 11, 2006, 17:27 CET
EU pledges 2.1 million euros to stop illegal immigration
Jun 2, 2006, 17:33 CET
Europe and Africa to assert stiffer immigration sanctions
May 27, 2006, 09:30 CET
UNHCR urges EU support for Malta’s immigration crisis
Apr 9, 2006, 10:32 CET
EU under pressure to help Malta with illegal immigration crisis
Apr 4, 2006, 20:22 CET
NATO halves illegal immigration in Mediterranean
Apr 2, 2006, 12:35 CET
European Parliament to discuss Malta’s illegal immigration crisis
Mar 31, 2006, 19:54 CET
EU population rises mostly due to illegal immigration
Feb 11, 2006, 09:28 CET
Spanish Minister discusses immigration in Malta
Jan 25, 2006, 09:00
Additional EU funding for Malta's illegal immigration problems
Jan 14, 2006, 20:03
Malta raises illegal immigration at OSCE
Dec 6, 2005, 18:40 CET
The Netherlands assists Malta in refugee resettlement
Dec 1, 2005, 15:30 CET
EU presents a series of actions to manage migration flows
Nov 30, 2005, 18:15 CET
US to take refugees from Malta
Nov 17, 2005, 18:00 CET
Maltese President meets Spanish Prime Minister
Nov 8, 2005, 17:30 CET
Malta, Italy declare joint cooperation to fight illegal immigration
Oct 27, 2005, 19:56 CET
Malta, UK agree on closer cooperation to tackle illegal immigration
Oct 25, 2005, 11:45 CET
EU presents action plan to fight against human trafficking
Oct 19, 2005, 18:40 CET
MEPs discuss illegal immigration
Oct 13, 2005, 11:18 CET
Egyptian authorities warn against illegal immigration to Malta
Oct 7, 2005, 09:39 CET
Malta presents requests to deal with illegal immigration
Oct 3, 2005, 10:30 CET
EU delegation to investigate Malta’s crisis of illegal immigration
Sep 27, 2005, 15:37 CET
Foreign Minister appeals not to allow refugee rights to be undermined
Sep 22, 2005, 17:39 CET
Dutch government accepts refugees from Malta
Sep 11, 2005, 09:25 CET
Dutch and Maltese seek bilateral collaboration on illegal immigration
Sep 8, 2005, 19:31 CET
Illegal immigration on EU Ministers' meeting agenda
Sep 1, 2005, 14:00 CET
Malta appeals to UNHCR for support on immigration crisis
Aug 27, 2005, 14:20 CET
Malta, Germany to present proposal on the repatriation of illegal immigrants
Aug 25, 2005, 11:59 CET
Government calls on UNHCR for additional help
Aug 19, 2005, 17:19 CET
Malta pleads for help from the EU to tackle illegal immigration
Aug 7, 2005, 10:27 CET
Libyan Ambassador vague about repatriation agreement
Aug 5, 2005, 17:16 CET
Malta requests assistance for illegal immigrants’ identification
Aug 4, 2005, 09:05 CET
Illegal immigration tackled by Cabinet, protest sent to Libya
Aug 1, 2005, 18:30 CET
EU will assist Malta with irregular immigration issues
Jul 18, 2005, 17:40 CET
Amnesty International critisizes Maltese illegal immigration policy
Jun 20, 2005, 14:30 CET
Malta and Libya to set up joint paper on illegal immigration
Mar 1, 2005, 15:24 CET
Illegal immigration may seem a solution to the immigrants who want a better life in a wealthy country but it’s a problem for government who have to allocate resources, both human and material, to take in care these uninvited guests.Malta is part of the European Union and expects more support from the other 24 member states. Support from the Union Nations and other international agencies is also due for a country acting as a natural bridge between Southern Europe and North Africa.
Although the EU pledged €2.1 million euros to help illegal immigration hotspots, including Malta, the Maltese government has insisted that aid should go beyond that financial and branch out to equal illegal-immigrant burden sharing. At the Euro-African Ministerial Conference on Migration and Development in July, United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres unveiled a 10-point action plan addressing the issues of mixed and irregular migratory movements in a coherent and practical way; in countries of origin, transit and destination. In turn, EU Commissioner Franco Frattini pledged to help Malta with the launch of immediate joint surveillance patrols in the Central Mediterranean.
In mid-July 2006 Malta hit international headlines when it refused to grant 51 illegal immigrants stranded on Spanish trawler permission to land in Malta. The group of Eritrean illegal immigrants was rescued by the vessel, Francisco-y-Catalina, in Libyan territorial waters. The majority of the illegal immigrants spent seven days stranded between sky and sea, awaiting Spanish, Italian, Libyan and Maltese officials to strike a deal for their repatriation.
Although Malta’s stance of refuting the illegal immigrants aboard the Francisco-y-Catalina entry to Malta was praised British online magazine The First Post, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) blasted the decision.Malta does not stand alone when it comes to problems arising from illegal immigration. The Canary Islands near Spain and Lampedusa, forming part of Italy, have seen thousands of illegal immigrants reach their shores this summer alone.
The Maltese government has repeatedly called on the European Union to offer Malta more support vis-à-vis the illegal immigration issue.
In August 2006 the European Union launched its first joint border patrol aimed at stopping illegal immigrants coming to the Canary Islands from Africa. Similar patrols were expected to take place in Maltese waters in mid-September 2006, however they were postponed until November after developments saw Libya joining the European Union sea patrols in return for collaboration on desert patrols. More patrols continued in June 2007.
Malta, Libya discuss maritime SAR cooperation
Aug 23, 2007, 16:46 CET
Talks with Libya on illegal immigration "positive"
Aug 22, 2007, 18:12 CET
Arrests made in Chinese human trafficking ring
Aug 5, 2007, 16:50 CET
EPP-ED urges for Frontex patrols to restart
Aug 2, 2007, 9:49 CET
200 refugees to leave Malta for USA soon
Jul 26, 2007, 18:06 CET
EU proposals to ease illegal immigrants' plea
Jul 23, 2007, 9:06 CET
Plea for Libya's understanding on migration
Jul 19, 2007, 14:31 CET
AFM aids Tunisia vessel after migrant take-over
Jul 19, 2007, 17:12 CET
Malta, Libya to further migration cooperation
Jul 14, 2007, 10:39 CET
New EU financial aid for illegal immigration
Jul 9, 2007, 3:23 CET
EPP-ED conference tackles illegal immigration
Jul 6, 2007, 16:36 CET
Refugees in Malta to be resettled in Portugal
Jul 3, 2007, 18:35 CET
Frontex launches joint patrols around Malta
Jun 25, 2007, 16:09CET
50 illegal immigrants' fate in Libya seas uncertain
Jun 9, 2007, 20:05 CET
EU to discuss protection of migrants' rights
Jun 6, 2007, 11:00 CET
21 corpses recovered from Libyan waters
Jun 2, 2007, 10:34 CET
Eight bodies recovered from Libyan waters
Jun 1, 2007, 8:26 CET
Spain takes in Montfalco illegal immigrants
May 29, 2007, 18:50 CET
European Border Patrols Network launched
May 24, 2007, 15:30 CET
Canada asked to help with resettling migrants
May 18, 2007, 9:00 CET
200 refugees to be resettled in the US
May 11, 2007, 15:19 CET
MEP welcomes EU rapid border intervention
Apr 26, 2007, 10:55 CET
EU ministers back rapid border force
Apr 21, 2007, 11:28 CET
EU states step up patrol technical support
Apr 19, 2007, 9:01 CET
Better patrols halve migrant flow to Spain
Apr 13, 2007, 9:07 CET
UK Deputy PM, Justice Minister discuss migration
Apr 12, 2007, 18:10 CET
Illegal immigration problems set to escalate
Mar 28, 2007, 10:41 CET
Denmark to aid Malta illegal immigration problem
Mar 20, 2007, 9:14 CET
MEP calls for more solidarity in burden sharing
Mar 1, 2007, 13:35 CET
Cooperation visits on asylum, immigration affairs
Feb 22, 2007, 19:30 CET
Cardinal criticises Maltese detention policy
Feb 18, 2007, 10:49 CET
114 migrants die in Europe in December
Feb 18, 2007, 10:01 CET
EU to promote lawful job routes to migrants
Feb 15, 2007, 9:02 CET
Ten refugees leave Malta to resettle in Ireland
Feb 14, 2007, 17:19 CET
Frontex to ask for EU states' aid against migration
Jan 15, 2007, 12:17 CET
28 persons granted refugee status in 2006
Dec 30, 2006, 17:20 CET
Malta-boat tragedy inspires Bollywood movie
Dec 23, 2006, 10:22 CET
Ten refugees are to be resettled in Ireland
Dec 22, 2006, 19:01 CET
EU leaders pledge strategy on illegal immigration
Dec 15, 2006, 20:04 CET
Lm 1.7 billion approved to tackle migration issues
Dec 14, 2006, 19:26 CET
Six asylum seekers to be resettled in Lithuania
Dec 4, 2006, 15:57 CET
Libya to allow Frontex patrols along its coastline
Nov 26, 2006, 11:11 CET
European Commission to help Libya patrol borders
Nov 20, 2006, 18:16 CET
Foreign Minister urges for repatriation agreement
Nov 19, 2006, 19:20 CET
FRONTEX deems sea patrols successful
Nov 11, 2006, 11:04 CET
Council of Europe conference to tackle illegal migration
Nov 4, 2006, 10:23 CET
Malta needs "a special solution" - UNHCR chief
Nov 1, 2006, 16:32 CET
Malta hosts EU-African Union preparatory meeting
Oct 28, 2006, 10:44 CET
Malta to ratify convention against human traffic
Oct 25, 2006, 09:08 CET
EU EU-Mediterranean Foreign Ministers to meet in Malta
Oct 14, 2006, 11:57 CET
EU MEP welcomes illegal immigration developments
Oct 11, 2006, 17:58 CET
EU Frontex border patrols to commence this week
Oct 3, 2006, 10:37 CET
EU Parliament adopts resolution on immigration
Sep 28, 2006, 20:18 CET
EPP for proposal to increase migration budget funds
Sep 26, 2006, 13:48 CET
EU ministers clash over illegal immigration issue
Sep 22, 2006, 07:47 CET
MLP questions Malta's involvement in sea patrols
Sep 14, 2006, 18:56 CET
21 illegal immigrants brought ashore at Haywharf
Sep 13, 2006, 18:25 CET
Barroso calls for intensified EU response to tackle illegal immigrants
Sep 8, 2006, 18:12 CET
Libya critical of EU plans to curb illegal immigration
Sep 7, 2006, 07:44 CET
Prime Minister, Danish counterpart in bilateral talks
Sep 6, 2006, 16:42 CET
Meeting delayed after Libya's offer on sea patrols
Sep 4, 2006, 10:06 CET
Human tragedy unfolds in Maltese-Sicilian channel
Sep 3, 2006, 18:28 CET
Crew in financial disaster after saving illegal immigrants
Sep 3, 2006, 10:54 CET
PACE President wants migrants' burden sharing
Sep 1, 2006, 09:06 CET
Plan for joint sea patrols laid down
Aug 30, 2006, 10:58 CET
Tripartite immigration meeting set for September
Aug 27, 2006, 10:54 CET
Another human tragedy off Lampedusa
Aug 20, 2006, 17:54 CET
Illegal immigrants drown off Lampedusa coast
Aug 19, 2006, 12:24 CET
Final talks for Malta sea patrols underway
Aug 16, 2006, 09:20 CET
Joint sea operation on migration flows ready to be launched
Aug 11, 2006, 17:00 CET
Malta’s illegal immigration stance praised
Aug 8, 2006, 09:59 CET
FRONTEX experts to help Immigration Police
Aug 4, 2006, 16:51 CET
MLP speaker urges for Frontex patrols
Aug 3, 2006, 14:04 CET
Justice Commissioner suggests joint patrolling
Jul 30, 2006, 11:20 CET
Gonzi and Prodi discuss illegal immigration
Jul 25, 2006, 15:30 CET
No dates for Malta illegal immigration patrols
Jul 25, 2006, 11:02 CET
Illegal immigrants leave Malta
Jul 21, 2006, 18:25 CET
Spain to take in illegal immigrants
Jul 20, 2006, 09:57 CET
EU measures to fight illegal immigration
Jul 19, 2006, 16:01 CET
Illegal immigrants in Malta for treatment
Jul 19, 2006, 10:23 CET
Spain offers police aid to identify immigrants
Jul 18, 2006, 13:17 CET
131 illegal immigrants reach Malta in one day
Jul 18, 2006, 10:03 CET
Foreign Minister urges for joint patrolling
Jul 17, 2006, 20:13 CET
Illegal immigrants disembark in Marsaxlokk
Jul 16, 2006, 10:04 CET
EU Commissioner pledges support for Malta
Jul 12, 2006, 09:02 CET
Minister urges for illegal immigration solution
Jul 11, 2006, 10:54 CET
Nations to discuss illegal immigration
Jul 10, 2006, 09:59 CET
Gonzi and Prodi to discuss illegal immigration
Jul 8, 2006, 12:00 CET
Illegal immigrants take over fishing boat
Jul 7, 2006, 15:46 CET
Illegal immigration issue raised at OCSE meeting
Jul 5, 2006, 15:11 CET
Hope theme chosen for World Refugee Day
Jun 18, 2006, 11:03 CET
Illegal immigration issue to be raised in Luxembourg
Jun 11, 2006, 17:27 CET
EU pledges 2.1 million euros to stop illegal immigration
Jun 2, 2006, 17:33 CET
Europe and Africa to assert stiffer immigration sanctions
May 27, 2006, 09:30 CET
UNHCR urges EU support for Malta’s immigration crisis
Apr 9, 2006, 10:32 CET
EU under pressure to help Malta with illegal immigration crisis
Apr 4, 2006, 20:22 CET
NATO halves illegal immigration in Mediterranean
Apr 2, 2006, 12:35 CET
European Parliament to discuss Malta’s illegal immigration crisis
Mar 31, 2006, 19:54 CET
EU population rises mostly due to illegal immigration
Feb 11, 2006, 09:28 CET
Spanish Minister discusses immigration in Malta
Jan 25, 2006, 09:00
Additional EU funding for Malta's illegal immigration problems
Jan 14, 2006, 20:03
Malta raises illegal immigration at OSCE
Dec 6, 2005, 18:40 CET
The Netherlands assists Malta in refugee resettlement
Dec 1, 2005, 15:30 CET
EU presents a series of actions to manage migration flows
Nov 30, 2005, 18:15 CET
US to take refugees from Malta
Nov 17, 2005, 18:00 CET
Maltese President meets Spanish Prime Minister
Nov 8, 2005, 17:30 CET
Malta, Italy declare joint cooperation to fight illegal immigration
Oct 27, 2005, 19:56 CET
Malta, UK agree on closer cooperation to tackle illegal immigration
Oct 25, 2005, 11:45 CET
EU presents action plan to fight against human trafficking
Oct 19, 2005, 18:40 CET
MEPs discuss illegal immigration
Oct 13, 2005, 11:18 CET
Egyptian authorities warn against illegal immigration to Malta
Oct 7, 2005, 09:39 CET
Malta presents requests to deal with illegal immigration
Oct 3, 2005, 10:30 CET
EU delegation to investigate Malta’s crisis of illegal immigration
Sep 27, 2005, 15:37 CET
Foreign Minister appeals not to allow refugee rights to be undermined
Sep 22, 2005, 17:39 CET
Dutch government accepts refugees from Malta
Sep 11, 2005, 09:25 CET
Dutch and Maltese seek bilateral collaboration on illegal immigration
Sep 8, 2005, 19:31 CET
Illegal immigration on EU Ministers' meeting agenda
Sep 1, 2005, 14:00 CET
Malta appeals to UNHCR for support on immigration crisis
Aug 27, 2005, 14:20 CET
Malta, Germany to present proposal on the repatriation of illegal immigrants
Aug 25, 2005, 11:59 CET
Government calls on UNHCR for additional help
Aug 19, 2005, 17:19 CET
Malta pleads for help from the EU to tackle illegal immigration
Aug 7, 2005, 10:27 CET
Libyan Ambassador vague about repatriation agreement
Aug 5, 2005, 17:16 CET
Malta requests assistance for illegal immigrants’ identification
Aug 4, 2005, 09:05 CET
Illegal immigration tackled by Cabinet, protest sent to Libya
Aug 1, 2005, 18:30 CET
EU will assist Malta with irregular immigration issues
Jul 18, 2005, 17:40 CET
Amnesty International critisizes Maltese illegal immigration policy
Jun 20, 2005, 14:30 CET
Malta and Libya to set up joint paper on illegal immigration
Mar 1, 2005, 15:24 CET
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