Friday, 23rd May 2008
More illegal immigrants arrive
Another boat-load of illegal immigrants were escorted to Wied il-Buni berth at Birżebbuġa by an Armed Forces of Malta patrol boat yesterday. The boat, carrying 24 men and three women, was intercepted off Għar Ħasan just before 6 p.m.
Meanwhile, a search for another boat in distress reportedly carrying 28 illegal immigrants about 70 miles off Malta over the past two days had so far proved unsuccessful, an AFM spokesman said.
The spokesman said the alert was given when, apparently, someone at the open centre for immigrants in Marsa was contacted by phone from people on the boat claiming they were in distress but giving no location. Efforts by the AFM to return the call were unsuccessful and the Frontex patrol was alerted.
On Wednesday, a German Puma helicopter taking part in the Frontex border patrol mission conducted a search for the boat but the searches had yielded nothing.
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I am very glad to find someone ready to converse rationally.
Far from being cynical or offensive. This is a serious issue and must be treated rationally- Agreed. But we must not ignore the fact that using certain words RECKLESSLY do no good – provide no suggestions - create tension among population.
For the sake of seeking a rational answer “I will forget about the historical facts behind this thorny issue of immigrants” and I will only talk future- Does the European Union ( of course including Malta) in dire need for Immigrants? Yes or No? Answering this simple question would rationally direct further talk on the whole issue.
I hate being cynical and offensive but for the sake of truth I have to admit that it is your comment that is is simply 'bla bla bla'.
The majority of the Maltese population rightly believe and face the reality of the negative impact brought about by illegal immigration.
Being rational is not being a racist.
As for demanding us rationalists to 'shut up' makes your comment even more pathetic and childishly dictatorial. It is simply pathetic to close your eyes and ears to the reality of what is happening daily around us.
Mr Mercieca, describes illegal immigration as 'the issue of no issue'. This implies that Mr. Mercieca believes that illegal immigration is an issue after all!!
Illegal immigration is a dangeruous issue and both political parties,as representatives of the people, are duty bound to face it for sake of the well being and secure future of our own children.
We will only be hearing words such as – immigrant will change our culture - invasion – taking our money – taking tax payers money - terrorists – bla bla bla - You may hear others say that, but in general election we have more serious issues... this simply means immigrant is the issue of no issue in Malta. I would only say one thing - racists cloak with patriotism should shut up and stop using continues techniques which only add fuel – increases tension but never provide a solution.