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The Austrian army has been sent to assist in introducing tougher border checks amid the growing migrant crisis, Reuters cited the country’s vice-chancellor as saying.
At least 2,200 soldiers will assist police in tackling the refugee crisis on the border, according to a statement from the Austrian government.