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Italy's government targets town known for taking in migrants

Italy's government targets town known for taking in migrants

02/02/2019

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Italy's government targets town known for taking in migrants

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Italy's government targets town known for taking in migrants

For 20 years, the small Italian town of Riace has been a beacon for several thousand immigrants from around the world. But Italy's new populist government has recently lodged charges against the town's longtime mayor for aiding illegal migration, and is cutting off funds to refugees who have bolstered Riace's population. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay reports.

02/02/2019

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