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Greece blocks asylum claims after surge in migrant arrivals

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More than 2,000 migrants have landed on the Mediterranean island of Crete since the weekend, according to coast guard figures, bringing the total number of arrivals this year to over 10,000,

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  • Greek Prime Minister announced emergency measures in response to a surge in migrant arrivals.
  • Over 2,000 migrants landed on Crete recently, bringing this year's total arrivals to more than 10,000. 10s
  • Asylum claims for migrants arriving illegally by sea to Crete have been suspended. 23s
  • Authorities stated that the passage to Greece is now closed to deter traffickers and migrants. 41s
  • The measures were implemented after diplomatic discussions involving the EU and Libya. 1m 18s
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