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In Menton (Alpes-Maritimes), Monday September 18, on the Franco-Italian border, we find special envoy Mohamed Mezeraï who takes stock of the information according to which a reception center should emerge for asylum seekers. ‘asylum.
France was to set up a reception center near Menton (Alpes-Maritimes) for asylum seekers. But the prefect of Alpes-Maritimes spoke to categorically deny the information which had circulated during the day of Monday September 18. The prefect spoke at a press conference live from Nice. “He wanted to correct the term used a little earlier throughout the day, not to talk about a migrant center (…) but rather a temporary police premises in addition to the two border crossings which already exist here”reports special envoy Mohamed Mezerailive from Menton.
The authorities are looking for a place for the premises
The prefect wanted to correct the information to prepare for an influx of potential migrants who could arrive in the coming days. “The authorities are still looking for a place that can serve as a police station which will complement the existing police structures”adds the journalist. The premises should provide a better reception for migrants. One of the avenues considered is a municipal plot.