Say No To A Bad Deal With Turkey‏

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Human Rights WatchTHE WEEK IN RIGHTS
March 17, 2016
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Say No To A Bad Deal With Turkey

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Let’s not confuse desperation for legality when it comes to Europe’s proposed refugee deal with Turkey.


Every government in Europe will have to declare its hand this week. This new proposal is only the latest in a dangerous trend. Over the past few months, various European governments have imposed discriminatory border closures and unlawful caps on asylum applications.

No one should be under any illusion – as EU leaders meet this week, the very principle of international protection for those fleeing war and persecution is at stake.
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