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Bill Bowkett

European Union names seven 'safe' countries in plan to fast-track migrant deportations

The European Union has identified seven countries it considers “safe third countries”, as part of proposals to fast-track deportations.

Migrants from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia are unlikely to be granted asylum and should be sent home more quickly, the European Commission has said.

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