Crying refugee girl puts Angela Merkel on the spot

Angela Merkel has been criticised over her awkward treatment of a young refugee girl brought to tears by the German chancellor's comments on asylum.

Crying refugee girl puts Angela Merkel on the spot
Thu, 16 Jul, 2015 - 14:31

Angela Merkel has been criticised over her awkward treatment of a young refugee girl brought to tears by the German chancellor's comments on asylum.

A video of the encounter on Wednesday afternoon showed the Palestinian girl telling Ms Merkel that her family has been waiting four years for permanent leave to remain in Germany.

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