Sweden Asylum agreement to reunite thousands

18 Sep 2011 | asylum migration

‘The Local’ reports that thousands of fragmented Somali families may be reunited in Sweden as early as July 2012 following the first step forward in the development of a common migration policy. Changes in the law mean that about 4,000 Somalis, many children, will be permitted into Sweden though it is not certain if all will receive a residence permit. In addition, the new agreement grants undocumented children the right to attend school, a promise made by Sweden’s Minister for Education Jan Björklund. The budget for autumn 2012 allocates 850 million kronor (about $130 million) towards the cost of the legislative reforms and the undocumented children’s education.

Source : The Local