Monday, August 10, 2009

An increased arrival of asylum seekers in Norway

So far this year according to norwaypost 9900 asylum seekers have arrived in Norway.The source claims that 45 percent increase has been witnessed this year compared to the same period last year.It's expected that this year could be a new record.
Out of the 9900 asylum seekers Afghan and Eritrean asylum seekers hold the major figure.And the source continues that 1417 seekers claim to be minors of whom 1000 to be Afghans.
According to the UDI(Norwegian directorate for immigration) so far this year only 40 percent of the seekers are granted asylum on humanitarian ground or other forms of protection.

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