Italy urged to accept deported asylum seekers

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Series Details 13.5.09
Publication Date 13/05/2009
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The United Nations called on Italy on 12 May 2009 to take back African asylum seekers among hundreds who have been forcibly returned to Libya under a new policy that has been condemned by Italian bishops and the Council of Europe.

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EurActiv, 11.6.09: Italy's immigration deal with Libya sparks uproar http://www.euractiv.com/justice/italys-immigration-deal-libya-sp-news-221943
BBC News, 10.6.09: Gaddafi begins first Italy visit http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8092535.stm

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