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What does adding Algeria and Botswana to 'Safe Countries' list mean for asylum?

In the wake of a government initiative to curb record-high asylum applications, Algeria and Botswana are set to join the list of 'safe countries.' This move significantly impacts the process and prospects for asylum seekers in Ireland. Lucky Khambule, Co-founder of the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, sheds light on the implications of this decision.

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08.00 30 Jan 2024


What does adding Algeria and Botswana to 'Safe Countries' list mean for asylum?


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08.00 30 Jan 2024


In the wake of a government initiative to curb record-high asylum applications, Algeria and Botswana are set to join the list of 'safe countries.' This move significantly impacts the process and prospects for asylum seekers in Ireland. Lucky Khambule, Co-founder of the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, sheds light on the implications of this decision.


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