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Photos: Refugees flood into Slovenia

October 20, 2015 10:42AM ET

More than 10,000 asylum seekers cross border in less than 24 hours

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Refugees are escorted by police through Dobova, Slovenia, Oct. 22, 2015, en route to a holding camp. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
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Over 10,000 refugees moved across the Croatia border into Slovenia in the last 24 hours. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
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The number of refugees in the last day is greater than all that passed through Hungary at the height of the crisis in that country in September. AFP / Getty Images
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Refugees fight with each other after crossing the border in Rigonce, Slovenia. Srdjan Zivulovic / Reuters
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Refugees climb a fence to enter Austria near Spielfeld. Rene Gomolj / AFP / Getty Images
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A fire sweeps through a migrant camp in Brezice, Slovenia, October 21, 2015. Zeljko Lukunic / Pixell / Reuters
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The border was closed on Monday, creating a crush at the checkpoint. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
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Refugees wait in Trnovec, Croatia to enter Slovenia. The flood or people into Slovenia began after Hungary closed its border with Croatia. AFP / Getty Images
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The wait for the Slovenia border to open was made worse by the onset of cold, rainy weather. Antonio Bronic / Reuters
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Around 5,000 migrants reached Slovenia on Monday from Croatia. Marko Djurica / Reuters
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Slovenian policemen try to keep order as refugees board the first bus after the border was opened on Monday. Antonio Bronic / Reuters
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Refugees talk with the policemen assigned to guard the checkpoint. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
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Slovenia has moved to pass legislation that will allow it to deploy troops to its southern border in an effort to stem the flow of refugees. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
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A child is lifted over a fence by Slovenian policemen. Antonio Bronic / Reuters
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Slovenia authorities explained that the deployment was needed since it was the smallest country on the Balkan route north. Antonio Bronic / Reuters

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