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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10674
SECTORAL POLICIES / (ae) jha

UN voices concern over surge in racist attacks in Greece

Brussels, 24/08/2012 (Agence Europe) - The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) expressed concern on Thursday regarding the increase in racist attacks in Greece, AFP reports, calling on the government of that country to take appropriate measures to curb the violence. A UNHCR press release states that the aggravation of racially motivated attacks against foreigners, including asylum seekers and refugees, was discussed during a meeting between Laurens Jolles, UNHCR Representative for...