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Greek Lawmakers Vote on North Africa Asylum Ban

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Greek lawmakers vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul

Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications of people coming from North Africa, a move rights groups have called illegal.

Daily Times on MSN · 3h

Greece halts asylum applications for North African migrants amid surge in arrivals

Greece has announced a temporary suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving from North Africa, following a sharp rise in sea arrivals this year. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told parliament on Wednesday that the suspension would initially last three months and apply to those reaching Greek shores by sea.

UN voices concern over Greece’s suspension of asylum applications

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday raised alarm over Greece’s decision to suspend the submission of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa, warning it risks breaching international law and undermining the country’s longstanding commitment to protecting those fleeing conflict and persecution.

Greece's Migrant Measures: A Bold Stand Against Rising Crossings

Greece intercepts over 500 migrants near Crete, taking emergency actions due to rising Mediterranean crossings from Libya.

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Greek lawmakers to vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul

AGYIA, Crete (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers were set to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the ...

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