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Greece, North Africa and asylum applications

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups' opposition

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe's southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 1d

Greece halts migrant asylum processing from North Africa

Greece has suspended the processing of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa for three months. The Hellenic Parliament approved the temporary measure on Friday despite strong criticism from the United Nations refugee agency and Europe’s top human rights official. The suspension passed by a 177-74 vote.

Greece Halts Asylum Claims from North Africa Amid Backlash

Greece has suspended asylum claims for migrants arriving from North Africa, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and the UN over legality and human rights.

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EU state pauses asylum applications for arrivals from N-Africa

Greece has announced a three-month suspension of asylum applications from migrants arriving from North Africa, Prime Minister ...

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

ATHENS - Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum ...

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Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged ...

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Greece lawmakers to reduce number of undocumented migrants

Lawmakers in Greece have passed a heavily debated legal measure aimed at reducing the number of undocumented migrants ...

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