Finland has passed a bill that allows authorities to turn away asylum seekers at its border, a move immigration and rights groups warn is a violation of international law. This comes after Finland last year closed all its land crossings with Russia amid mounting tensions since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022. Finland joined NATO last year after decades of pursuing a military policy of nonalignment.
Finland Passes Measure Allowing Border Agents to Deny Entry to Asylum Seekers
HeadlineJul 15, 2024