A candlelight gathering in solidarity with refugees and migrants is being held on Sunday at 7pm, starting from Exiles in Sliema.

The event is part of an international call for action for refugees which is seeing similar events being held in 27 European countries, the United States and Australia.

"This is not a demonstration but a peaceful action from people demanding that no more lives are lost," the organisers said.

"We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world, all refugees and migrants. We call upon the EU Member States to live up to their international obligations and to provide legal, safe and dignified ways of seeking refuge.

"Our message is that refugees and migrants are welcome in Malta, and we wish to foster a situation in which they can find peace and the opportunity to live in a context of solidarity, equality and cooperation instead of the current fatal exclusions within a system of inequality and competition."

Participants were encouraged to bring candles, musical instruments, food and drinks.

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