Greece asylum news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on asylum seekers in Greece:

Recent Developments:

• In February 2023, the Greek government announced plans to establish a new asylum processing center on the island of Lesbos, which would have a capacity to accommodate up to 2,000 asylum seekers. (Source: Reuters)
• In January 2023, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Greece had violated the human rights of asylum seekers by keeping them in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions on the islands. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• In December 2022, the Greek government launched a new asylum procedure, which aims to speed up the processing of asylum claims and reduce the number of people stuck in limbo. (Source: The Guardian)

Challenges and Concerns:

• Greece has been criticized for its handling of asylum seekers, with many facing long delays and uncertainty about their status. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
• The country's asylum system is overwhelmed, with thousands of people stuck in overcrowded camps and centers. (Source: The New York Times)
• There are concerns about the treatment of asylum seekers, including reports of pushbacks and violence at the borders. (Source: Amnesty International)

Recent Statistics:

• According to the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum, there were over 100,000 asylum seekers in Greece as of January 2023. (Source: Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum)
• In 2022, Greece received over 30,000 new asylum claims, with the majority coming from Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq. (Source: Eurostat)

International Response:

• The European Union has provided financial support to Greece to help manage the asylum crisis, but critics say more needs to be done to address the root causes of migration. (Source: EU News)
• The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on Greece to improve its asylum system and provide more support to asylum seekers. (Source: UNHCR)

Recent Reports and Studies:

• A report by the Greek Council for Refugees found that asylum seekers in Greece face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, education, and employment. (Source: Greek Council for Refugees)
• A study by the University of Athens found that the majority of asylum seekers in Greece are fleeing conflict, persecution, and violence in their home countries. (Source: University of Athens)

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