Democracy & Justice

Asylum Seekers Create 'Limbo Nation' in EU

The number of asylum seekers currently "in limbo" in the EU is likely now greater than the combined populations of Cyprus and Malta, estimates indicate. More than a million people who sought asylum in European...

by LibertiesEU

The number of asylum seekers currently "in limbo" in the EU is likely now greater than the combined populations of Cyprus and Malta, estimates indicate. More than a million people who sought asylum in European countries in 2015 and 2016 are still unsure if they will get it, a new survey by Pew reveals. According to the survey, those awaiting a decision typically live in 'repurposed schools, hotels, or airports'. Although they generally have access to food and medical care, the vast majority do not have the right to work.


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