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Austria reinstates border controls with Hungary as refugees flow in

Tuesday, 26 April 2016 11:52 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 26 April 2016 11:52 PM ]

Austria has re-imposed controls on its border with Hungary and has started to build a wall along the border with Italy.

Max Civili

Press TV, Rome

Austria has re-imposed controls on its border with Hungary and has started to build a wall along the border with Italy. Austrian officials are hoping to stem the flow of refugees departing from Northern Africa. Rome has warned that Vienna’s decision is against humanitarian laws and tarnishes the European Union’s reputation.

Press TV’s Correspondent in Italy Max Civili has the story.

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