Finland has just passed a controversial new law that allows it to turn away asylum seekers at its long eastern border with Russia, a move critics say could breach international laws and human rights standards. The law, aimed at combating what Finland calls Russia's "weaponization" of migration, lets border guards block asylum seekers and deny them the right to appeal during emergencies. Human rights groups argue this could lead to illegal pushbacks and violence, with concerns that it violates Finland’s constitution and international commitments. The law has sparked intense debate, as it sets a potentially dangerous precedent for handling asylum seekers across Europe.
Human rights organizations claim that a contentious law that permits Finland to deny asylum seekers at its lengthy eastern border with Russia breaches international migration law and creates a dangerous precedent. However, the law went into effect on Monday.
The goal of the new law, which was overwhelmingly appr...
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