US EditionTighter borders and aid cuts could risk greater instability, UN migration chief warns
ROME, ITALY, JUL 10 – The UN migration chief said cutting development aid and tightening borders risks destabilizing origin countries and urged investment in stabilizing populations near migration sources.
- The head of the United Nations migration agency warned that tightening borders and cutting aid could cause greater instability in migrant-sending countries, as stated by Amy Pope.
- Pope cautioned against premature repatriation of Syrians, saying it could lead to further destabilization and conflict in Syria.
- Greece is expected to adopt a proposal to halt asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from Libya amid increased arrivals.
- Pope noted that a focus solely on border enforcement, without addressing migration causes, is short-sighted and could destabilize origin countries further.
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