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The Belgian government says a proposed law will protect protesters while activists fear it could endanger them.
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The Belgian government says a proposed law will protect protesters while activists fear it could endanger them.
The Belgian government has said it will no longer provide shelter for single men seeking asylum, saying its insufficient reception capacity should prioritise families, women and children.
The Belgian government said Wednesday it will no longer provide shelter for single men seeking asylum, arguing its insufficient reception capacity should prioritize families, women and children. Europe's foremost human-rights organization and aid groups condemned the move as reneging on international commitments.
Facing increasing housing pressure, Belgian State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor wants to prioritize women and children. The decision has been criticized by human rights organizations.
The Belgian government has said it will no longer provide shelter for single men seeking asylum, saying its insufficient reception capacity should prioritise families, women and children.