10-point plan to halt human traffickers

A 10-point plan with emphasis on fighting human traffickers is expected to be approved by EU leaders at an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday.

The weekend tragedy that saw the deaths of at least 700 people when one boat capsized in the Mediterranean forced EU foreign and justice ministers to propose an immediate plan of action at meetings yesterday.

This comes after years of near paralysis among EU countries in dealing with the issue of illegal migrants and the hugely increased numbers seeking refugee and asylum.