Asylum seekers regret coming to Norway
Many asylum seekers that come to Norway return to Iraq voluntarily, according to a new study published by Christian Michelsen’s Institute (CMI). "As many as 40 percent of those that come here and then return actually regret their decision to come to Norway," says State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Pål Lønseth. "They observe that the development in their home country has gone well and realize that they’ve been putting their life on hold by being here." According to Ida Børresen, Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this report will be an important tool for their future work and investments in voluntary-return programs. 1,569 people have volunteered to return to their home countries so far this year, compared to 1,253 people last year. The Government offers special return programs for Iraq and Afghanistan, with up to NOK 35, 000 in financial support, as well as airfare. Only for Iraqis, the past three years have cost a total of more than NOK 70 million. But in spite of the hefty price tag, the return programs can help reduce the number of asylum seekers waiting to be deported. "They feel that they have been given good support," says Børresen. "They also feel that the information they had about their home country when they left might not have been completely accurate." The Ministry of Justice is planing to intensify the number of forced returns in 2011, from 4,600 to 4,700. Although the total number of asylum seekers coming to Norway has decreased by half the past two years, there are still 4,500 people waiting to leave the country. Voluntarily, or forced. (TV 2) Julie Ryland
Thursday, 24 November 2011 08:31
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