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Thursday, August 18, 2011 by

Christian Peregin

Safi riot not entirely surprising – UNHCR

A migrant stands open-armed after a fire was started at the Safi detention centre during Tuesday’s uprising. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A migrant stands open-armed after a fire was started at the Safi detention centre during Tuesday’s uprising. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

It was “not entirely surprising” that migrants detained at the Safi centre reacted in the violent way they did on Tuesday, the UN refugee agency said, still denouncing the incidents.

“Frustration is increasing as several hundred asylum seekers are held behind bars in poor conditions,” a UNHCR spokesman said yesterday, pointing out that the vast majority of those in detention did not become aggressive or violent.

The government’s priority should be to address the conditions at the centre and ensure more acceptable standards, the UNHCR said. Much could be done to improve the situation even without major investments.

But, in the long run, the government should review the existing asylum and migration policies, including the detention system, in light of its decade-long experience dealing with migration.

“In principle, the UNHCR is against the detention of asylum seekers. We do not consider it appropriate for any country to detain all asylum seekers who arrive without documents. Governments do have legitimate reasons to undertake screening and control of people who enter the country but the UNHCR considers that there are alternative ways to address these objectives.”

Both the Nationalist and Labour parties disagree with this stance.

Due to the country’s limited resources and size, a detention policy was “absolutely necessary”, the PN insisted.

“Conditions in detention centres have improved significantly but, of course, more can be done to alleviate the hardships migrants have to face,” a PN spokesman said.

Condemning the violence unreservedly, the spokesman added that violent incidents by migrants cast “an unjust shadow on the absolute majority of migrants in Malta who do not seek violent ways and means to express themselves”.

Labour said it was consistently in favour of the present detention policy and did not think the 18-month period should be reduced.

Condemning the riots, the PL said these were a reminder that “European solidarity is a joke”.

To the government, solidarity meant welcoming people crossing the Mediterranean and keeping them in “appalling conditions”, a party spokesman said. He then pointed to Labour’s “concrete plan” on illegal immigration “which has long identified these issues”.

Alternattiva Demokratika condemned the violence too, adding that focusing only on punishment would not improve the situation. It called for an integration policy and a review of the “inhumane and unsustainable” lengths and conditions of detention. “Six months detention for people who are escaping from war, hardship and suffering is more than enough.”

AD chairman Michael Briguglio said NGOs and the media should have full access to detention centres to help a continuous discussion on detention policy and other immigrant issues.

The Home Affairs and Justice Ministry yesterday refused to allow journalists from The Times to visit the Safi detention centre but said the request would be accepted once the situation returned “to normal”.

Asked whether the ministry was satisfied with the way security personnel handled the riot, a ministry spokesman regretted that a number of persons were injured, adding it was understood that reasonable force was required to control the situation.

Responding to claims by the protesting migrants, the ministry denied any reported cases of attempted suicide. It said doctors working at the centres examined an average of 60 people daily.

Meanwhile, the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers is working on an educational programme for detainees as done successfully at Ħal Far.

“It is understood that the riot resulted from the disappointment and anger of a number of asylum seekers after their application (for asylum) had been refused,” it said.

During the last week, the office of the Refugee Commissioner concluded 53 cases of which 31 were refusals.

Failed asylum seekers are immediately considered for deportation but this can only happen once the authorities obtain travel documents for them. Sometimes the receiving countries do not cooperate so not all rejected migrants are repatriated during their 18-month maximum detention period.

The General Workers’ Union expressed solidarity with the detention services officers, soldiers and policemen who faced the rioting immigrants, saying their conditions of work must improve. It asked for a meeting with the Home Affairs Ministry to seek solutions, particularly to the fact that detention services officers were locked inside with detained immigrants at their peril.

Besides detention staff, Tuesday’s operation involved 85 army personnel and 120 police officers.

Twenty-three migrants were arrested and arraigned yesterday.

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Joe Fenech

Aug 21st 2011, 13:01

Il-Gahan Malti ghalxejn tghidlu...ma jismax!

Anna Lindberg

Aug 19th 2011, 13:05

@ at the man from the former Yugoslavia: I can not understand how an immigrant writes against the case of other immigrants..Moreover, a few days ago, right here, you showed that you were unhappy and disappointed as you reported that 'it seems that the Swedish government has to fork out a few million krunas as compensation to 2 Egyptians with Swedish citizenship, for allowing the CIA to spirit them back to Egypt, where they ended up being tortured by the then Egyptian authorities.' And today you are all out writing that you are, again, unhappy, and worried about each Maltese pocket, that Africans (and others from other poor countries) risk their lives, and try to reach European countries for the chance of living a bit better than in their place of birth (some thing that has been a major (or the major) defining feature of human history. Many people did it, are doing it, and will continue doing it....And, today, in many relatively richer countries, you will certainly find many immigrants from the former Yugoslavia....). What are these contradictory views?...apparently you write just to write..with no idea, view or position...

Stephen Koludrovic

Aug 19th 2011, 17:45

@ Anna Lindberg.

It was only three days ago that the Swedish Newspaper Svenska dagbladet reported, that when some 20 Police cars went to the Angered district of Gothenburg, to quell down some problems from the mostly African community that live there, they were greeted with the throwing of petrol bombs.

I do not wish our police to be greeted like how their Swedish counterparts are constantly being treated by these type of people.

Stephen Koludrovic

Aug 18th 2011, 17:47

'@ Ms Al Gatt.

From what I understand, it was mostly Bosnians that came during that war.

However after having said that I think that most came with some sort of documents, none rioted, all were grateful, and all returned either back to their homeland or to other countries that accepted them.

T

Mr Joe Gatt

Aug 18th 2011, 17:55

Ms Agnes Bezzina

`3) I reiterate ... Malta is NOT 'OURS' ... it was just the country we happened to be born in and which we have a responsibility for throughout our lifetime, and for future generations;`

Same applies to the Illegals, they should go back to the Country they were born in and build it up, not opting for an easy and free lunch at other`s expence.

Unless they prefer to exchange, their Land for Ours. Or rather the land they were born in.

Joe Fenech

Aug 18th 2011, 17:57

Serbs are Europeans! END OF STORY!

Charles Sammut

Aug 18th 2011, 18:09

@ Stephen K...

well said Stephen!!!!

...and the beat goes on...and the beat goes on.......

Joe Fenech

Aug 18th 2011, 18:14

We NEED the eastern Europeans. They are very serious people who will lift us up not pull us down !

Colin Stanley

Aug 18th 2011, 21:50

most were Bosnian muslims, but they never caused any problems. how many Bosnians are there in our prison, and how many Africans are there in our prison? please reply.

Colin Stanley

Aug 18th 2011, 21:59

when the Maltese left they were LEGAL immigrants, and according to you were rejected, I wonder what would have happened ,had they been ILLEGAL immigrants.?

Joe Fenech

Aug 18th 2011, 16:58

Dr Bezzina

How long is the commedia (non molta divina) going to carry on for? It should be the Maltese people who should be rebelling.

I live abroad so it's difficult for me to phone.

1)
I'll tell you one thing. I had nieces in Malta. A couple of years ago, before Malta joined in the EU, in order for Maltese student to go and study in another European country, they needed a VISA, they needed to produce money for the whole year before the university year, together with proof of lodging, proof of university attendance and enrolment; examination marks, etc, etc.

2)
Africa's problems are for the Africans to solve. Europe solves its own problems so does Asia. What is happening is that Africa has relied on help for far too long and has become unable to fend. Imagine you have a kid who you molly-cuddle. When he's a grown up he'll be unable to cope. This is the same thing.

Send them all away and let them fend for themselves. There are no short cuts in history. If up till now the Africans have lived in a very basic way, they can't expect to become modern overnight. This is not a qualitative judgement: it's a matter of different life styles and cultures. If you change route, you need time for that change to happen.


Could you please say all this on my behalf?

S. BONAVIA

Aug 18th 2011, 15:39

You do not know what you are saying,the Maltese were never ILLEGAL anywhere,and yes I am maltese to the bone since I pay every cent for taxes.

Mr ALBERT FENECH

Aug 18th 2011, 15:59

Ms Bezzina, many of your points are dangerously flawed. To begin with, Maltese migrants to Australia were initially NOT WELCOME and were even herded and put in "detention" centres until the matter was sorted out. After that they were made welcome everywhere because the Maltese accepted the mainstream basis of their adopted country and integrated with the population. They did not try to change or remove local customs - they accepted them and privately kept their own religion and customs. Additionally, you are also wrong because yes, Malta is "OURS" and has developed through our many hundreds of years of ancestral heritage which made it our home. Anybody is welcome to my home, but please DO NOT try and re-arrange my furniture, my habits, my customs, my beliefs, my traditions, my religion and my culture. It's as simple as that really. The Maltese in the countries you mentioned became a PART of that country, not a separate sect within that country. It's not a question of COLOUR - it's a question of MENTALITY and VALUES.

ALBERT FENECH
Qawra.

Stephen Koludrovic

Aug 18th 2011, 16:04

@ Agnes Bezzina,

Unfortunately, It seems that a vast majority of both Maltese and other EU citizens completely disagree with your views.

Mr Zachary Stewart

Aug 18th 2011, 16:06

Actually you're wrong S. Bonavia. There are PLENTY of Maltese illegal immigrants in my country. I have known several of them. When you point your finger, you have three pointing back at you.

S. BONAVIA

Aug 18th 2011, 16:31

@mr Stewart can you please tell us where is your country and what I was referring to was when the Maltese migrated to Australia ,canada,USA,and so on in the 50's,thanks

Joe Fenech

Aug 18th 2011, 18:19

Mr Fenech

How could one compare the Maltese in Australia with these? The Maltese went to Australia LEGALLY, and worked very hard. They flourished and contributed.

patrick atkins

Aug 18th 2011, 19:11

MALTESE IMMIGRANTS WERE NOT ILLEGAL. I SAY WE SHOULD HELP THEM ON ONE CONDITION, IF THEY USE VIOLENCE WE SHOULD AND WOULD SEND THEM BACK HOME RIGHT AWAY. NO MATTER WHAT!!!!

Dominic Cefai

Aug 18th 2011, 23:08

Hi I am an Australian born Maltese, and boy , am I proud to say that I am Maltese
YES ms Bezzina MALTA IS YOURS , the maltese have defended this island for centuries , they are very brave and they have the right to say , MALTA IS OURS .
But like so many other nations Malta has an obligation to share its culture and beauty with humans that are less fortunate but your Government must tread very carefully because these people will not contribute , they will only take , they will not respect MALTA like they respect there own country, they never will . YOU can not compare THE MALTESE THE GREEKS AND THE ITALIANS THAT LEGALY MIGRATED TO AUSTRALIA WITH THESE PEOPLE ,
If it was not for the Maltese the Greeks , Italians ,and so on,, AUSTRALIA would still have kangaroos running around over the harbour bridge , they built this nation and with blood and guts and gave it it's most succesful buisnessmen , They were not refugees that were immigrants and they built this country , they gave and they did not take. THANKS

Mr Michael Adamek

Aug 19th 2011, 03:04

When the Maltese(and Italian and Greek) immigrants came to Australa a couple of generations ago they were used by the Australians as cheap labour and were called derogatory names such as wogs etc(my wife is the child of a Maltese immigrant who came to Australia in the eraly 50's)
These people did not riot or demand all sorts of benefits that even locals don't get-they rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Now many are prosperous land owners and farmers and are a part of the community. Compare this with Muslem immigrants who still have 80-90 percent unemployed and are so into crime that we have a "Middle Eastern Crime Police Unit"

Mrs Connie Deguara

Aug 20th 2011, 05:29

Sorry I have been living overseas for 50years,and I still calll Malta home. We were legal migrants,with medical check and sponsership,so we will not be a drain on the taxpayers. Being sponsered we could not claim anything from the goverment for 2 years so we all had to go to work.

J Degabriele

Aug 18th 2011, 16:47

Actually they have enlightened us.

“In principle, the UNHCR is against the detention of asylum seekers. We do not consider it appropriate for any country to detain all asylum seekers who arrive without documents."

So whoever drifts onto our shores is to be allowed to roam free without any documents whatsover. While some of us Maltese cannot even get on a bus without showing our ID!!

M. Mifsud

Aug 18th 2011, 15:34

@Ms Vella,

Oh you're also interested in migration issues as well. Good to know that! I thought that all you were interested in was to attack the Roman Catholic Church and its hierarchy.

Mr Tony Camilleri

Aug 18th 2011, 11:58

Joseph Cauchi , dawn qed jinvadu pajjiżna u għandna dritt niddefendu pajjiżna u lilna nfusna.

Min ikun niex ma jagħmlix dawn l-affarijiet.

patrick atkins

Aug 18th 2011, 19:22

SUR CAUCHI GIELI XI HADD KELLEM LIS SULDATI LI GEW IMSAWTA ,IMWADDBA T-TARAG GHAL L-ISFEL ,GEW ISSUTTATI BID DRENAGG , GEW ISSUTTATI BL-IKEL U SAHANSITRA MISHUN.JIEN NGHID LI GHANDNA NGHINNUHOM MELA LE. IMMA META JAGHMLU XI HAGA BHAL TAL BIERAH GHANDNA U NERGA NGHID GHANDNA NIBUTUHOM LURA JEKK JISTA JKUN DIK IL GURNATA STESS.TKUN XI TKUN IC CIRKUSTANZA.

Mr M Farrugia

Aug 18th 2011, 11:51

@Gatt dawn qed jinzammu fil-habs mhux ghax qasmu illegalment imma ghax kisru u fakru u taw in-nr ic-centru fejn jinsabu, ghax ma obdewx l-ordnijiet moghtija lilhom, ghax attakkaw lil-pulizija u s-suldati, ghax tefaw ilma tad-drainge lejn l-ufficjali tal-kamp u hafna affarijeit ohra. Nistaqsi sur Gatt jekk lilek xi hadd jitfalek l-ilma tad-drainage u likwidi perikoluzi x'taghmel tghidlu sabiex jitfalek iehor? Hallina Habib u kun verament Malti u rrispetta lil min huwa Malti bhalek l-ewwel. Il-Malti dejjem offra ospitalita imma kollox ghandu l-limiti tieghu.

Ms Marthese Vella

Aug 18th 2011, 12:20

Mr Farrugia, seems you misunderstood her (Ms implies female) comment completely. It is the people in detention (for crossing a border) who are worse off NOT those who rioted who are in a better condition at CCF.

Ms Al Gatt

Aug 18th 2011, 13:13

Mr. Farrugia, I prefer to think of a real Maltese person as someone who respects others, irrespective of whichever country they came from and with more empathy towards people who are not as lucky as we are.

Mr M Farrugia

Aug 18th 2011, 11:40

Naqbel mieghek mija fil-mija l-UNHCR mhux qed taghti appogg lil pajjizi tal-mediterrean u koll ma qeda taghmel hija li tlabla biss. Il-mod kif qeda taggixi l-UNHCR qed tohloq hafna dubji fost il-Maltin li qed jirriagixu b;kumment kontra l-emigranti illegali minkejja li ahna il-Maltin mhux poplu razzista. UNHCR qumu mir-raghda u l-idejat immuffati li ghandkom f'mohhkom u ghamlu xi haga qabel ikun tard wisq. Il-Gvern Malti ghandu l-limiti tieghu, ma jista ikompli jabbi lil poplu malti bit-taxxi sabiex ipaxxi li dawn in-nies li dejjem isib l-appogg tal-UNHCR li ma trid taghmel xejn ghal dawn in-nies hlief tlablab fil-vojt. X'tippretendi l-UNHCR dawn ikisru u ifarku u l-poplu Malti ihallas. Komplu ghatuhom ir-rih

Mr Tony Camilleri

Aug 18th 2011, 11:40

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2027223/Migrant-jobs-boom-Were-chance-saloon-claims-Iain-Duncan-Smith.html
Migrant jobs boom: We're in last chance saloon, claims Iain Duncan Smith

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/265665
MIGRANTS ROB YOUNG BRITONS OF JOBS

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/263088/263088
TOO MANY MIGRANTS SAY 71% OF BRITS

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/265479/Your-1bn-a-year-bill-for-migrants-homes/
YOUR £1BN A YEAR BILL FOR MIGRANTS’ HOMES

Claire Busuttil

Aug 18th 2011, 10:11

100% correct

Claire Busuttil

Aug 18th 2011, 10:11

when in Malta there were a lot of problems, our fathers stayed here and defended the island!!

Mr Neville A Cassar

Aug 18th 2011, 10:26

Malta Population: 414,971
Africa Population: 1,022,234,000

Whilst I agree that protection must be there for innocent persecuted immigrants.... I dont agree that Malta is going to solve the African problems on its own !

How many should Malta take in? 1% of the African population? And how are you going to choose this 1% ? Are you going to discriminate to selectively choose those 1%?

The EU is happy that there is turmoil in Africa..... businesses makes money when there is disagreement. In times of peace and well being, the EU doesnt make money off these unfortunate people.

So dont give me excuses that Africa is war torn! If the EU really wanted to help the african people.... it would freeze all assets of their ruling dictators..... and seriously act to give the people proper democratic elections... and not elections to democratically elect those leaders involved in their money - for - food scams.

Lets not forget.... for every illegal immigrant in Malta..... some Trafficer Co. Ltd. made 1000Dollars for his transit ticket. This is a business for them ! They are not doing it out of empathy ... they do it for the $$$.

Joseph Borg

Aug 18th 2011, 10:29

and to add with your comment Claire....when they decided to leave they did so LEGALY and WITH DOCUMENTS!

Ms D Galea

Aug 18th 2011, 10:43

@LVELLA................dont they teach you Maltese history in school nowadays? Ever heard of the great seige and world war two?

George Azzopardi

Aug 18th 2011, 10:47

Mr.Vella, I'm sure you are not realizing that the commision refused the rights for refugies for these people , meaning that they did not come from war torn countries as you are undermining. I believe that you are also no understanding the fact that many of these have torn and thrown away there identification documents so as to hide this fact.

Furthermore, I'm pretty sure that although most of the statements and comments in this and similar blogs seem to give the racial impression for us Maltese, this is in fact not true. Most of us are just realizing the fact that we are small, with limited resources and having our own problems to solve and this is making it much more difficult to accept this exodus of people crossing borders just because they are not making it right in their own country. Unfortunately there are others who are trying to be more popular by flying aways heroic comments.

Andrea Camillieri

Aug 18th 2011, 11:11

For those suggesting that immigrants should apply for legal documents: I suggest you act as an immigrant or even a tourist and try apply for a Schengen visa at the Maltese embassy or consulate. You WILL be surprised by the treatment and HUMILIATION you receive! I have had friends that went through that and have to say I was embarrassed myself!!!

Mr Tony Camilleri

Aug 18th 2011, 11:31

L. Vella they have the whole vast continent of Africa where to go not come to tiny overpopulated Malta.

Malta population last count was more than 452,000 on this tiny overpopulated speck.

We are FULL UP.

R Zammit

Aug 18th 2011, 17:01

@Tony Camilleri - That is a very interesting point you bring up here. In my view it 'proves' and encapsulates all the issue. For Sub-Saharans to come to the med, they have to cross from different countries. I am sure that the countries they go through are not all "war-torn"..and these same people make the conscious decision to step on a boat from Libya (which was had no conflicts a few months ago - yet the problem still existed) to come to Europe (whether Malta or not). This, therefore, makes them Economic (Illegal) Migrants i.e. they are not escaping war, but are migrating for money.

Ms Marthese Vella

Aug 18th 2011, 09:59

If you read more and commented less you would have realized that the UNHCR work in a lot of countries, some of which are the most dangerous on earth.

Without the UNHCR we would still have refugees, a lot more in fact

"UNHCR has lost its credibility. It will have to work very very hard to regain it."

The UNHCR have the credibility of practically every democratically elected government in the world. I'm sure they don't really care about being credible to a misinformed online commentator.

Ms B Cassar

Aug 18th 2011, 12:13

Ma jaqbilx ghal widnejk hux Marthese?

Mr Tony Camilleri

Aug 20th 2011, 11:22

Both UNHCR and the local do-gooders have lost their credibility with us.

U. D'Amico

Aug 18th 2011, 09:30

no,. but we always had to answer when we traveled anywere in the world, including indicating our orgin.

Mr Joe Gatt

Aug 18th 2011, 10:54

David Caruana

`Teach them the local language, allow them to subscribe to the free ETC courses and most importantly make sure that their children receive an education which isn't any different from that given to Maltese children.`
Why not keep the intellectual here, rather than letting other Countries filter away the Cream? We are left to deal with the sponges. Other Countries know what is the best and most cost effective options, so they do not ever consider taking Sponges. Why should we invest in these Illegal`s future and not our own?

The quicker they stop being called "immigrants" and start being considered as locals, the better it would be for everyone `

These Illegal Imigrants will not be considered `Locals` by the Majority the Maltese, that is the way it is, they may only happen if they accept our way of life, our culture and not Vice Versa, it is apparent that most of them do not take this option. Such issues cannot be rammed down our throat.

Most beleive that will not happen, all you need to do is look elsewhere and see the result.

Mr Joe Gatt

Aug 18th 2011, 14:09

David Caruana

` allow them to subscribe to the free ETC courses `

If you really think that there`s anything in life that`s FREE, then, Pls. Wake up, get real.

In The REAL World. Everything has a price, including Democracy and Progress.

Unfortunately, Shortcuts `In Real Life` are Far and Wide in Between.

U. D'Amico

Aug 18th 2011, 09:31

they are not "immigrants" they are " ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS"

Mr Charles Mizzi

Aug 18th 2011, 09:35

This is a joke?

Mr Chris Mifsud

Aug 18th 2011, 10:36

Why don't we hold a referendum with a question like "Do you agree that illegal immigrants should be allowed to stay in Malta, receive free education and be considered as a local?" YES or NO and see what the general public has to say about it?

David Caruana

Aug 18th 2011, 11:28

@ Chris Mifsud
Why not do a referendum about slavery once we're at it?

Referendums should not be held on people's basic rights. It was a mistake to do one for divorce and it would be worse to do one about immigration.

@U. D'Amico
No they are not illegal immigrants. A person cannot be "illegal" - his or her actions might be but to call a person "illegal" is wrong.

@ Charles Mizzi
Is this a joke? No it isn't. If people need help (and I'm referring to the asylum seekers) we are bound by international laws to give them help. If they're here to stay, the quicker their integration, the quicker they will start contributing with their taxes. If you look at the Maltese surnames, it won't be too hard to understand that at one point or another we (our forefathers) have been immigrants on this land. If everyone had to be of your same opinion, most of us wouldn't even be here.

@ all the haters
Karma gets back to everyone. I hope nothing ever happens to our beloved island which would force us to leave to find refuge in other lands. I really hope not as we would probably receive the same attitude we are giving to the asylum seekers.

U. D'Amico

Aug 18th 2011, 11:55

@David Caruana

call it what you want, they came here in illegal ways and so they should be detained. fullstop.

i want to see you get into any country the same way these people did, and see what would happen.. try the US, australia, or any of the countries these people came from. you wouldnt even make it to shore.!

David Caruana

Aug 18th 2011, 12:22

In Australia they have offshore processing of asylum seekers, just like I suggested. Once they have been "processed" (what an ugly word to use for human beings) they would not need an 18-month detention.

Mr Chris Mifsud

Aug 18th 2011, 16:31

They are not asylum seekers. They are economic migrants. Their request for humanitarian protection or refuge status was denied. They entered Malta illegally with no visas or documentation. That makes them ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS. They should have been deported as soon as their application was denied.

Mr Tony Camilleri

Aug 20th 2011, 11:24

David Caruana yes and they are all sent back.

Anna Lindberg

Aug 18th 2011, 08:25

You need to be an expert to speak with authority....may someone kindly ask you what is the source of your expertise on all those issues surrounding a vast, complex and multifaceted phenomenon like migration including immigration, across many countries and regions,,?

Jeremy Azzopardi

Aug 18th 2011, 08:44

Well said. The immigrants themselves are victims of a much larger problem, just as Malta is a victim of the same problem.

Charlie Borg

Aug 18th 2011, 10:09

@ Anna Lindberg: I have often asked the same question from FRANS H. SAID but never got a tangible answer.

Joseph Farrugia

Aug 18th 2011, 10:47

@Charlie Borg & Anna Lindberg:

if you have been sleeping during the last decade & refuse to do your homework, please comment less & read more.
The issues outined by Mr. Said have been documented to death on the major (read: serious) international media; there are countless sources on the web to study. Google is your friend, do your homework.

Mr Tony Camilleri

Aug 18th 2011, 12:53

Anna Lindberg http://www.cnimalta.org/ilE.html

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