BELGIUM ASYLUM SEEKERS

Over 150 asylum seekers in Brussels sleep outside in freezing conditions while waiting for shelters

epa11065786 Asylum seekers are denied access to a subway entrance near the former 'Brussels Orientation Center for health and social protection' in Brussels, Belgium, 09 January 2024. Over 150 asylum seekers, who are still waiting for shelters, slept outside the building amid freezing conditions creeping in the Belgian capital. Belgium has been unable to provide reception for all asylum seekers on the day of their registration with the federal asylum agency Fedasil, resulting in many in need of assistance to sleep rough. The 'Brussels Orientation Center' (BOC), which offered services for people under temporary protection, including access to medical and psychological help, permanently closed its doors in December 2022. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS

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