Forced repatriations a ‘traumatic’ experience for migrants – monitors

Migrants boarding a repatriation flight in 2021. Photo: DOI

Forcing migrants to return to their home countries is a “traumatic experience”, an independent watchdog has warned.In its annual report, the monitoring board for detained persons said migrants become extremely vulnerable throughout the period prior to the forced return, as well as during the return itself.The board said it is therefore of “utmost importance” that...