Italy says no to NGO boats

MIGRANTS saved by boats run by non-governmental organisations will not be allowed into Italy, its Interior Minister said.

Matteo Salvini has often accused the NGOS of encouraging the trafficking of migrants.

He told Corriere della Sera these NGOS were no longer “legitimate”.

He also hailed the agreement reached by European Union leaders in Brussels that Italy hopes will lessen its burden.

Thousands of migrants, mainly from African countries, have reached Italy.