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

Greek lawmakers were set to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications of people coming from North Africa for at least three months, a move right...

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UN, Rights Groups Condemn Greece’s Asylum Ban for Migrants

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UN voices concern over Greece’s suspension of asylum applications

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Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland as island struggles with Libya arrivals

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months.

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Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa

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Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after a surge in arrivals

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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. The influx has overwhelmed local facilities, prompting the suspension of asylum processing for three months.

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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 applications of people coming from North Africa, a move rights groups have called illegal.