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Netherlands Passes Controversial Law Against Refugees.. Plans to Forcibly Deport Syrians
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The preparation of cells for refugees and forcing them to accept specific housing reveals a racist approach that contradicts human rights principles that the Netherlands has long celebrated

The Dutch right-wing government is adopting new discriminatory policies against refugees through the planned "Emergency Regulation Law," citing a manufactured crisis despite refugee numbers being lower than official estimates.
The repressive measures focus on reducing residence permit duration from five to three years, canceling permanent permits, and preventing family reunification for adult children and future life partners.
The law specifically targets Syrian refugees through a plan to declare areas in Syria "safe" in preparation for refugee deportation, ignoring real threats to their lives.
Authorities plan to build 100 new cells to detain those they describe as "infiltrators," and force refugees to accept any housing imposed on them, in a blatant violation of their human dignity.
Amsterdam seeks to tighten border control with Germany and Belgium by the end of November, while reducing its UN refugee quota from 500 to 200 people.
The government deliberately inflates the "refugee crisis" despite estimates indicating only 50,000 asylum seekers arriving in 2024, with a housing crisis resulting from poor government planning.
The cancellation of compensation for delayed asylum application processing reveals a systematic approach to humiliate refugees and push them to leave voluntarily, clearly disregarding the Netherlands' international obligations in protecting human rights.
Levant-Agencies
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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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