Denmark yesterday repatriated 12 failed asylum seekers to Iraq as the latest part of the controversial forceful repatriation agreement Denmark signed with the Iraqi government.
An aeroplane from the Icelandic airliner leasing company Primera Air (previously JetX) flew the asylum seekers out of Denmark yesterday morning on behalf of the Danish police. The plane landed in Baghdad in the evening.
Jon Karl Olafsson, president of the airline, would not reveal which airline his company was working for, according to Visir.is.
Yesterday’s operation did not cause the violent protests sometimes seen; but around 200 protestors attempted to block the coach’s route from the asylum seeker detention centre to Roskilde Airport.
The issue of refugees and asylum seekers has been making headlines in Denmark as the debate rages on. Denmark has particularly tough immigration and citizenship rules.
“Denmark has particularly tough immigration and citizenship rules”
They should be tough. It’s too late now for the UK.
Dear Jim,
does ‘too late’ mean UK will end as in “Children of Men” movie ? :D
Densou! Finally, you surprised me!
A classic opportunity to mention how it was too late for Italy years ago.
“does ‘too late’ mean UK will end as in “Children of Men” movie ?”
LOL. Alas, it’s too late for UK to prevent total demographic and cultural change in the coming decades resulting from immigrants outbreeding the indigenous population. Whether that’s a good or bad thing seems to correlate with whether you vote Labour or Conservative.
Denmark’s not remotely tough enough. It’s pretty much too late for it too.
I hope no kebob shops closed as a result of this most outrageous action!