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256 SOUGHT ASYLUM IN 2013
During the past seven months 256 foreign citizens have sought asylum
in the Republic of Armenia.
The majority of asylum seekers, 235, are Armenian Syrians. 15 are
citizens of Iraq, 4 are citizens of Iran. Unlike the previous years,
there have been none from African in 2013.
The decision on granting asylum is made within 3 months from applying.
According to the State Migration Service, in January-July 2013 345
foreign citizens have been granted asylum, including 323 citizens of
Syria, 19 citizens of Iraq and 3 citizens of Iran.
In 2005-2012 2,098 foreigners sought asylum in Armenia. 1,088 were
granted asylum.
17:35 06/08/2013 Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/index/eng/0/country/view/30640
During the past seven months 256 foreign citizens have sought asylum
in the Republic of Armenia.
The majority of asylum seekers, 235, are Armenian Syrians. 15 are
citizens of Iraq, 4 are citizens of Iran. Unlike the previous years,
there have been none from African in 2013.
The decision on granting asylum is made within 3 months from applying.
According to the State Migration Service, in January-July 2013 345
foreign citizens have been granted asylum, including 323 citizens of
Syria, 19 citizens of Iraq and 3 citizens of Iran.
In 2005-2012 2,098 foreigners sought asylum in Armenia. 1,088 were
granted asylum.
17:35 06/08/2013 Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/index/eng/0/country/view/30640