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Tuesday 22 Sep 2015 - 15:24 Makkah mean time-9-12-1436
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Washington, (IINA) - The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged all European States to abide by their international obligations, including the right to seek asylum and the prohibition of refoulement, adding that all refugees must be received with dignity as well as their human rights must be respected, UN Press reported.
The UN spokesperson said that Ki-moon is extremely concerned about the deteriorating situation facing refugees and migrants arriving across Europe, he wants to remind European states that many of the refugees are fleeing persecution, conflict and human rights abuses, and have endured arduous journeys in order to reach safety.
Commenting on the closure of borders by some European States, the lack of proper reception facilities, as well as the increased use of detention and criminalization of irregular migrants and asylum seekers, the UN Secretary-General said that he spoke with European leaders to express his concerns, and to encourage them to ensure the proper treatment of refugees and migrants.
He also called on the European Union to forge a common approach that is in line with their international obligations and the honor of the message and spirit of the United Nations Charter.
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