Another 20 migrants who had arrived in Malta irregularly have been relocated, the government said.

It said the relocation was through the voluntary solidarity mechanism.

The Home Affairs Ministry, which coordinated the exercise, said that while migrants who deserved protection would continue to be assisted, those who did not would be returned to their country of origin.

The exercise was coordinated by the Home Affairs Ministry.

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