More criticism raised about rights abuses in asylum centres

More criticism raised about rights abuses in asylum centres
The state secretariat has outsourced security issues to private companies. © Keystone/Anthony Anex
Amnesty International has launched fresh allegations about human rights violations in Swiss asylum centres.
This content was published on May 19, 2021 - 11:29
May 19, 2021 - 11:29
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The organisation said it had received “disturbing” accounts of abuse by security personnel in five national centres. Asylum seekers notably from north Africa, including children, complained about physical attacks and punishments as well as racial prejudice, said an Amnesty spokeswoman.
The allegations published on WednesdayExternal link are based on interviews with 32 people, including asylum seekers, security staff, lawyers and care personnel as well as medical reports and legal complaints. The suspected abuses occurred between January 2020 up to last month.

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