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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. After two days of debate, the parliament in Athens voted to approve the measure on Friday.

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Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups' opposition

By Angeliki Koutantou ATHENS (Reuters) -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,

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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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Greece in major migrant overhaul after application ban as it pledges to 'review meals'

Migrants could be forced to eat poorer quality meals under plans to deter people from arriving in Greece on small boats. The ...

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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 ...

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

Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the island of Crete after a surge in arrivals from Libya ...

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