Italy declares state of emergency due to migration congestion.

Italy has declared a state of emergency on immigration due to a sharp rise in migrant arrivals along the country's southern shores. The measure will last for six months and include the redistribution of migrants across the country and repatriations. The emergency scheme will allow the government to more quickly repatriate those not allowed to stay in Italy, boosting identification and expulsion orders. The move has been criticized by NGOs and human rights groups, who are concerned about potential violations of human rights.