Cruelty does not bring order when it comes to refugee policy
The capsized boat off the coast of Greece that resulted in the death of 78 people, with 500 still missing, is a tragedy beyond measure. It is a clear indication of the failure of governments to fulfil their international legal obligation to save drowning people. The situation is further exacerbated by the fact that almost 110 million people are currently fleeing conflict and disaster around the world, with one in 74 of the global population affected.
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