A report by Nationalist MEP David Casa on the impact of the Libyan Conflict calls on EU member states to shoulder their responsibility and share Malta's illegal migration burden.

The report was unanimously adopted during the plenary session of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, a European Parliament delegation that brings together MEPs and representatives from African, Pacific and Caribbean countries.

In his report, Mr Casa, who is co-president of the political affairs committee within the ACP-EU JPA, highlighted the irregular migration challenges faced by the southern member states.

"Migration flows resulting from the conflict are very burdensome on peripheral member states. Libya acts as a transit, host, as well as departure country for migrants coming in and out of the country. Effective border management must be a priority", he said.

The report calls for "the formalisation of a system of compulsory and irrevocable solidarity with member states exposed to specific and disproportionate pressures in the form of intra-EU relocation, together with greater cooperation with Libya".

"Malta's size and population density are what they are. It is undeniable that Malta is not able to withstand large influxes of migrants. EU member states must shoulder their responsibility in sharing this burden", stated Mr Casa.

A substantial part of the Report deals with impact of the Libyan conflict on Mali. The events following the fall of Gaddafi are outlined and it is shown how these developments resulted in the territorial integrity of Mali being compromised by various armed groups who are currently occupying an area in the north.

These developments have also contributed to a coup d'état by junior members of the Malian army. The report strongly and unequivocally condemns these developments, asks for the territorial integrity of Mali to be restored, an end to all violence, and an immediate and rapid return to democracy.