Refugee Council concerned about overnight deportations

The Irish Refugee Council has expressed concern about the deportation of dozens of Nigerians early this morning, including some who had entered Ireland as unaccompanied minors.

Refugee Council concerned about overnight deportations

The Irish Refugee Council has expressed concern about the deportation of dozens of Nigerians early this morning, including some who had entered Ireland as unaccompanied minors.

Around 50 asylum-seekers from the west African country were arrested and flown to Lagos on a specially chartered flight from Dublin this morning following the rejection of their applications for refugee status.

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