Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Macedonia to Pass Law Allowing Migrants Three Days' Free Passage

22:59, June 17, 2015

The Macedonian government has adopted a bill that would allow migrants coming illegally into the country three days to pass through.

The new law, which was adopted on Tuesday and is expected to pass through Parliament on Thursday, is intended to deter migrants from using dangerous routes. 

The move comes as the government encountered heavy criticism over the plights faced by asylum seekers, migrants and refugees who were hurt or killed while hiding from authorities.

Reports suggest an increase in people travelling from conflict-stricken countries in the Middle East and North Africa using Macedonia as a transit point on their way towards the European Union.

Armenian News

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