Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Maroni: "Two hundred thousand to flight risk infiltration of Al Qaeda"

ROME - In the current unstable situation in Libya is "serious and real" risk of terrorist infiltration: Italian intelligence revealed links between al Qaeda and the Islamic Maghreb to proselytize. " This was stated by Interior Minister Roberto Maroni, referring to the Committees on the situation in the Mediterranean together for Constitutional Affairs and Foreign Affairs.

"There is concern," said Maroni, "that what is happening could lead to a situation of Libya's government much more like Afghanistan and Somalia against a friendly country of Italy, Europe and the West ". And he warned: "Do not just threaten sanctions as it did in Europe, or the image that is given is that Europe is the enemy." Napolitano: "for full agreement at the EU policy towards Libya." According to Giorgio Napolitano will be found a "full agreement on the issue at a European policy towards Libya." There is a coincidence "absolute views between Italy and among the other European countries, not just Europe," said the head of state, citing in particular the last resolution passed unanimously by the UN Security Council .

Flows of migrants of concern to the Minister Maroni, the President pointed out that there is no "defensive" by Italy, even praising the strong commitment on the humanitarian front. "Impact on our coast could be unprecedented." The Interior Minister has returned to set up doomsday scenarios for our country.

"We estimate that in Libya there are about 1.5 million illegal immigrants, which came from the borders to the south by the desert. I expect that as soon as the situation allows them to resume a northerly direction towards Europe would be the worst possible scenario, which provides for movement of perhaps 200,000 people fleeing.

" "We are preparing to face the risk of an unprecedented impact on our shores. Of the young Tunisians arrived in recent weeks, about 2,000 have applied for protection, less than 400 of them have applied for asylum - said the minister -. From the interviews, said the minister, "is that almost all said they would go to other European countries, especially France and Germany." "We are gearing up to handle a situation that could be similar to that of Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

So we started with the prefectures - has herringbone Maroni - monitoring of all sites that could accommodate the refugees. Difficult situation for Italian companies. Regarding the situation of the Italian companies, Maroni said it was under control: "In the west of Libya there are particular problems for the Italian companies, while in the east there is a problem and the situation is closely monitored," he said.

Shareholdings: "I do not think the government bloc." Maroni has also addressed the discussion on equity. Those Libyan''in Italy are mainly equity. We talked about it last night too, I do not think the government can intervene to block shareholdings. I know there are ongoing assessments and other countries have taken steps to freeze, but this is about equity, not bank accounts, and I think the Consob has to say about her,''said Interior Minister.

The opening to the opposition. In such a difficult situation, we must put aside disagreements and differences, Maroni says: "No distinctions between majority and opposition put aside the challenge of learning and mutual accusations. It is not just a question of illegal immigration, but a serious humanitarian emergency and the ' Italy must live up to its role in the Mediterranean, "said the minister.

The treaty between Libya and Italy. The Minister spoke of amizia treaty between Italy and Libya, saying that''was approved by a law and do not know who is able to withdraw it, perhaps the parliament or the President of the Republic must act ' '. I''- said Maroni - affects the other treaty, one signed by former Interior Minister Amato is now inapplicable because the Libyan authorities do not do what was expected they should do.'' "It's not contrary to accommodate Eritreans." "I am not opposed to moving to Italy to Eritrean refugees in Libya called for by the present Cir - continued Roberto Maroni - We are assessing the security situation of Eritreans: If you were to be assured I have no objection to them coming to Italy." The repatriation of Chinese nationals.

China has asked Italy to deal with the repatriation of 6,000 Chinese citizens found in Libya. "I - said the minister - I have no objection, but need a plan Return managed by the Chinese authorities. As soon as there is this plan - he added - to evacuate." Agreement with the current three years to repatriate Tunisian.

The minister also addressed the issue of return of Tunisia: "The agreement with Tunisia provides for the repatriation, but the authorities in Tunis agree to accept only four days to the Italians - Maroni said -. If one considers that in these weeks are arrived about 6000 Tunisian - said the minister - at this rate it would take three years to deport them all.

We are therefore - he added - in negotiations to be able to return many more, which would be an important signal to the Tunisians who have intention to leave. " Ready to five million euro for humanitarian mission. Are you prepared a budget of five million euro for humanitarian mission that Italy will organize in Tunisia.

Even the regions, Maroni added,''are ready to participate in terms of financial aid.''

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