In the middle of Sicily, surrounded by orange fields, CARA di Mineo is a state funded migration Center for Asylum seekers. Formerly a residence for US soldiers of the near Sigonella base, it is the biggest reception center for immigrants in Europe. It hosts up to 4.000 people coming from Africa, Middle-East and Asia. The Senegalese community is the second most numerous one.
Asylum seekers stay in this center from 6 to 12 months.
Situato nel centro della Sicilia, circondato da campi di arance, CARA di Mineo è un centro di accoglienza per richiedenti asilo finanziato dallo stato. Precedentemente usato come alloggio per i soldati americani delle vicina base di Sigonella, è il più grande centro di accoglienza d’Europa. Può ospitare fino a 4.000 persone, provenienti da Africa, Medio Oriente e Asia. La comunità senegalese è la seconda più numerosa.
I richiedenti asilo rimangono nel centro dai sei ai dodici mesi.
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