03 January 2017
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"There are many ways to come to Europe. One of them, by Russia, to Norway, crossing the border between the two countries, up in the north.
People seeking asylum in Norway and receiving a negative response often continue their migration to other countries. But if they apply for asylum in Norway, they risk being sent back there, as having their finger prints there will make the country responsible for their asylum application under the Dublin III European regulation.
This puts them in a potential chain reaction of expulsions. In fact, in November, Roman had been sent back to Norway and from there to Afghanistan, without even having time to file an appeal once arrived in Norway. In mid-December 2016, a joint Swedish-Norwegian flight had resulted in the removal of 22 people, including 9 from Norway to Kabul under the agreement between the European Union and Afghanistan.
Hashim is now facing the same risk."
See: Dublin to Norway, flight to Kabul (Passeurs d'Hospitalités, link)
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