Events · El Hierro · 11.11, 09:48
Cabildo El Hierro declares state of social emergency due to migrant influx
Cabildo El Hierro has declared a state of emergencia social because of more than 3300 migrants arriving since the beginning of November. This situation has caused a critical overload of public services on the island.
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Local authorities report a lack of resources and transport problems. The hospital is completely full. Patients are using assembly halls and corridors as treatment areas.
The Canary Church is requesting support from the Spanish and European governments. They want to provide adequate conditions for the arrivals without burdening the island residents. The central government and the Canary Islands government plan urgent meetings to establish procedures for transferring migrants to the Iberian Peninsula.
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