Italy has announced temporary emergency measures after a sharp rise in migrant arrivals along its southern coastline over the past few days, putting renewed pressure on reception centres and local administrations. Authorities said overcrowding has become a serious concern, prompting faster relocation efforts and calls for stronger coordination with European Union partners. The government urged the EU to share responsibility more fairly, while humanitarian groups warned that without immediate support, living conditions for new arrivals could deteriorate rapidly amid ongoing instability in parts of Africa and the Middle East.
Italy declares emergency measures as migrant arrivals surge across Mediterranean
