Italy's Lampedusa island faces migrant influx, challenging Meloni's government

Tensions are escalating on Italy's Lampedusa island as around 6,700 migrants arrived this week, overwhelming reception centers and emergency workers. The island, located off the coast of Sicily, is struggling to cope with the influx, with many migrants requesting relocation to other European Union countries. Videos show overcrowded areas and clashes between migrants and Italian police. The situation poses a political challenge for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, which promised stricter immigration controls. The local and national governments are working to send aid and transfer migrants to the mainland, but the issue of stopping arrivals in Italy remains unresolved.