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Why is the Italian island of Lampedusa a magnet for migrants?
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August 26, 2021
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5:07Now PlayingLampedusa has become a migrant gateway to Europe, but the tiny Italian island is being pushed to its limits, with one official describing the situation there as “literally explosive”.
As part of a special series, Sky News has been looking at the huge numbers of people attempting to make the crossing from North Africa.
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