The Arab peril - "Democrats are landing in Europe!"

In the wake of the Tunisian revolution, and unrest in the Arab world, thousands of Tunisians landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa during the weekend of 12 February, triggering in some quarters fears that a massive influx of North African migrants are to over-run Europe.

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