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Seasonal worker housing crisis in Cerignola

Overview

In mid-September 2026, approximately 200 seasonal workers, mostly from North Africa, were reported living in an informal settlement on the outskirts of Cerignola, Italy. The Caritas diocesana di Cerignola-Ascoli Satriano described the hygienic and sanitary conditions as “non-existent,” noting that residents lack access to water and electricity while using tents and cardboard for shelter.

The settlement typically emerges annually during the grape harvest season. While the Municipality of Cerignola has committed to improving sanitary standards and decorum, local authorities are awaiting operational instructions from the Prefecture to coordinate relocation and sanitation efforts. Deputy Mayor Maria Dibisceglia stated that the situation reflects a structural lack of dignified reception systems for agricultural laborers in the Capitanata region, noting that previous attempts to convert old barracks into reception centers failed due to a lack of government funding follow-up.

Entities

Caritas · Cerignola · Francesco Bonito · Prefettura di Foggia · Maria Dibisceglia

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
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    Protesters and officials in Cerignola are contesting the removal of a second 118 emergency medical station, citing risks to response times and public safety in the large territory.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Cerignola seasonal workers live in makeshift camp amid sanitary crisis

    Around 200 seasonal workers are living in dire conditions in an informal settlement in Cerignola, Italy, prompting calls for institutional intervention and better reception infrastructure.

Sources

antennasud.com · foggiareporter.it · statoquotidiano.it