Italy’s top court orders government to compensate migrants who were stranded at sea for days
- Italy's top appeals court ruled that a migrant from Eritrea, stranded for 10 days in 2018, is entitled to compensation, prompting backlash from the government led by Meloni and Salvini.
- Over 150 migrants were blocked at sea on the Diciotti vessel when the then-Interior Minister refused their disembarkation in Catania.
- Activist Giovanna Cavallo mentioned that all involved migrants obtained refugee status, disputing claims that they were 'clandestine' as stated by Meloni's party.
- The court emphasized that government actions must undergo judicial review, especially when fundamental rights are at stake, highlighting the need for accountability.
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Italys Top Court Orders Rome To Compensate Migrants
Italys highest court has ordered the state to compensate migrants held in port for 10 days in 2018 by then interior minister Matteo Salvini, prompting outrage Friday from the government. The case was brought by Eritreans detained along with dozens of other migrants on the Diciotti ..
Italy government furious as court orders compensation for sea migrant
An Eritrean who was among a group of sea migrants held on an Italian coast guard vessel for 10 days in 2018 is entitled to compensation, Italy's top appeals court has ruled, triggering the fury of Italy's right-wing government.
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