EU lists seven ‘safe’ countries as means to facilitate deportation

'A cynical decision': Shock after EU labels Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia 'safe'

States known for their human rights abuses are appearing on a new European list used to turn down asylum requests

India, Bangladesh in EU’s proposed list of ‘safe countries of origin’ as it seeks to tighten asylum laws

This would be EU’s first such list & include 5 other countries. The change would see asylum seekers from these countries have their applications excluded from the process generally.

India, Bangladesh among 7 nations listed 'safe' by EU to fast-track asylum cases

The EU has named seven nations, including India and Egypt, as “safe” for returning asylum seekers, aiming to fast-track claims within three months. The list may change over time based on conditions in each country, according to EU officials.

Morocco and Colombia are listed in an initial list of seven “safe countries of origin” proposed this Wednesday by the European Commission (EC) to be able to return irregular migrants to the European Union.

UK Home Office deems Afghanistan safe for dissident returns

Dissident Afghan asylum seekers who served occupying powers have been told to return home as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is safe and poses “no risk.” This is according to a UK Home Office ruling on the asylum case of an Afghan woman who worked closely with Western governments to promote “women’s rights” in Afghanistan […] The post UK Home Office deems Afghanistan safe for dissident returns appeared first on 5Pillars.

EU list of 'safe countries' for migrant returns includes Egypt, Tunisia

The European Commission on Wednesday included countries such as Egypt and Tunisia, where human rights have come under scrutiny, on a list of "safe countries" to which failed asylum seekers could be returned.