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VisitFinland Approves Bill to Turn Back Migrants from Russia on Friday
Jul 12, 2024, 10:14 AM
Finland's parliament has approved a bill on Friday granting border guards the authority to turn back asylum seekers crossing from Russia. This decision comes after more than 1,300 migrants recently arrived in the country, prompting Helsinki to close its border. The bill was fast-tracked and passed on Friday.
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