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Statement by Ylva Johansson on migrant winter shelter crisis in Lipa

FENA Press release

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO, December 31 (FENA) - The situation facing more than 900 migrants in Lipa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is dire. They are without adequate shelter in severe winter conditions. This morning I spoke with Zoran Tegeltija, the Chair of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This followed a conversation yesterday evening with Mustafa Ružnić, PM of the Una-Sana Canton, said Ylve Johansson, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, on the crisis over the Lipa migrant shelter over the winter.

It is clear that the practical and immediate solution is to reopen the Bira reception center. I welcome the Council of Ministers' confirmation this morning that this is the preferred option. This center has adequate heating, electricity, running water and can accommodate 1,500.

Thanks to EU funding, provided and pledged, this is an immediate and obvious solution to alleviate the suffering of those stranded in the snow.

We call on Bosnian national and local authorities to work together to provide the shelter that these human beings deserve, said Johansson.

(FENA) S. R.

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