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Columns of migrants between Rigonce and Dobova - photographs

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During the night of 25 to 26 October 2015, over 4,000 migrants made their way to Brežice, crossing Slovenian farmland and difficult terrain on foot under police escort.

Here are some photographs taken on their way between Rigonce and Dobova. Photography credits: Matic Zorman.

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Police Activities in Connection with Current Migration Flows

Republic of Slovenia
Ministry of the Interior
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