Swedish Migration Board suspends deportations
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Swedish Migration Board suspends deportations to Lebanon until further notice

The situation in Lebanon is difficult to assess and is changing rapidly. The Swedish Migration Board has therefore decided to suspend deportations and expulsions to Lebanon until further notice.

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There are a few hundred cases open, says press officer Jesper Tengroth to TT.

The situation in Lebanon has been significantly destabilized during Israel's and the US's war against Iran.

The Swedish Migration Board now considers it impossible to make a reliable assessment of the security situation going forward.

The stop applies regardless of whether the person has applied for asylum or a residence permit on other grounds.

There will also be a pause in decision-making regarding rejections of asylum cases for people residing in Lebanon. However, it is still possible to make approval decisions.

The stop is in effect until further notice, but at the latest until June 8 this year.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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