New guidelines lead to more Somali asylum rejections in the Netherlands

[Deeq A.]

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (HOL) — The Netherlands is seeing a surge in the rejection of asylum applications, including those of Somali refugees, following the introduction of new guidelines by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND). These changes, which took effect on July 1st, have sparked widespread concern among asylum lawyers and human rights organizations who fear the new approach could disproportionately affect vulnerable groups.

Source: Hiiraan Online