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Radio 4,12 May 2011,30 mins

African Refugees in Europe

The Report

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In the aftermath of the conflicts in North Africa a new wave of migrants is heading to Europe, but the 27 member states are divided over how to share the responsibility. Simon Cox explores the growing dispute and asks whether it could result in changes to the EU's fundamental principle of open borders and how it deals with migration in the future. Reporter: Simon Cox Producer: Gail Champion.

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