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Greece suspends asylum procedures for migrants from North Africa

Greece is temporarily suspending asylum applications from migrants who reach the country by sea from North Africa.

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Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups' opposition

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

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

“This is an extreme and urgent situation, and we are taking extraordinary steps, ones that are difficult, tough, and strict. But they send a clear message,” Manos Logothetis, secretary-general at the...

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Photos show migrants intercepted near Crete arrive at the Greek port of Lavrio from Libya

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Greece to halt asylum hearings for migrants on boats from Africa

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Greece's Controversial Asylum Legislation Sparks Human Rights Debate

Greek lawmakers are set to vote on new legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from North Africa amid a surge in migrants. Human rights groups have condemned the move as illegal. The measure comes as Greece seeks to control migration,

Greece To Adopt Legislation Against Migrant 'Invasion' From Libya

Greece on Friday was to enforce a three-month freeze on asylum claims from migrants arriving by boat from North Africa, to stem a surge from Libya that the government has called an "invasion".

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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.