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Friday, November 1, 2019

Greece passes asylum law aimed at curbing migrant arrivals

Opponents of legislation say it will severely curtail access to safeguards for asylum seekers Greece has passed a controversial asylum law aimed at curbing the rising number of migrants arriving on its shores, despite mounting criticism it will roll back fundamental human rights. The 237-page bill, entitled “international protection and other provisions”, has provoked the ire of human rights groups, aid organisations and opposition parties, who claim the law will severely curtail access to safeguards for asylum seekers. Continue reading...


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