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Sweden are turning back 80000 failed migrant applicants

 A temporary fence is erected in Sweden (Getty)
A temporary fence is erected in Sweden (Getty) Source: Getty Images

Sweden is likely to deport up to half last year's record 163,000 asylum seekers either voluntarily or forcibly, presenting a major challenge to authorities.Meanwhile, Twenty-four migrants have drowned when their boat sank off a Greek island close to Turkey as people continue to risk the crossing to Europe despite harsh winter conditions.Ivan and Selina report.


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By Ivan Leung

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Sweden is likely to deport up to half last year's record 163,000 asylum seekers either voluntarily or forcibly, presenting a major challenge to authorities.Meanwhile, Twenty-four migrants have drowned when their boat sank off a Greek island close to Turkey as people continue to risk the crossing to Europe despite harsh winter conditions.Ivan and Selina report.



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