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Lost 13 year-old girl in Italy exposes human cost of EU anti-smuggling laws

Summary by EU Observer
Last month, the European Court of Justice exonerated a Congolese woman who had arrived at an airport in Italy with fake passports, along with her daughter and niece, to seek asylum. Although a victory, the year's long ordeal also saw the Italian social services lose the niece - never to be found again.

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Lost 13 year-old girl in Italy exposes human cost of EU anti-smuggling laws

Last month, the European Court of Justice exonerated a Congolese woman who had arrived at an airport in Italy with fake passports, along with her daughter and niece, to seek asylum. Although a victory, the year's long ordeal also saw the Italian social services lose the niece - never to be found again.

·Brussel, Belgium
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EU Observer broke the news in Brussel, Belgium on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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