Standoff in Italy as Salvini refuses to let in refugees after coastguard ship docks
(The Guardian Italy)

Interior minister wants EU states to agree to take 177 refugees and migrants onboard An Italian coastguard ship with 177 people on board has docked in the Sicilian seaport of Catania, but Italy`s far-right interior minister Matteo Salvini has not given authorisation for the refugees and migrants to disembark.The passengers, who have been stuck on the coastguard boat Ubaldo Diciotti for five days will not be allowed on land until `Europe steps in to help´´, Salvini said. Related: Italian minister declares victory as Spain accepts rescue boat Related: Italy´s war on migrants makes me fear for my country´s future | Roberto Saviano Continue reading...