Danish plan to repatriate Syrian refugees sparks controversy

Legal experts and UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) among those concerned by Denmark’s decision.

Denmark is facing growing criticism for a decision last year to revoke residence permits for Syrian refugees, citing a “safe” situation around Damascus, but the country is sticking to its position. The tough Danish stance is a new sign of the country now having one of Europe’s most restrictive migration policies. “No other country in Europe has adopted such a policy,” Niels-Erik Hansen, a lawyer specialising in migration issues, told AFP.