Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks is of the opinion that irregular migrant in the Netherlands find themselves in a legal no man’s land. This situation needs to be dealt with urgently, as Muižnieks calls for a humane approach in line with human rights standards. Migrants should be able to stay in the Netherlands if a return to their home countries proves to be very difficult or impossible. In that respect, the commissioner is happy to see that the Dutch government has issued residence permits to a number of such migrants, including children.
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Irregular Migrant Situation in the Netherlands Criticized by Council of Europe HR Commissioner
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks is of the opinion that irregular migrant in the Netherlands find themselves in a legal no man’s land. This situation needs to be dealt with...
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