Belgium halts shelter for single men seeking asylum
01 September 2023 |
12:05 pm
Given the increasing pressure on housing, the Belgian state secretary for asylum and migration, Nicole de Moor, wanted to prioritize women and children. The decision has been criticized by human rights organizations,
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