RSA Submission in the M.S.S. / Sakir cases: coe.int
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According to all indications the person has been unlawfully pushed back to Turkey.
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Greece, EU: Move Asylum Seekers to Safety. End Containment Policy, Organize Transfers Now
(Athens, December 6, 2018) – The Greek government and its European Union partners should urgently ensure that all asylum seekers…
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