From France to absorb 30,000 refugees in 2 years
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleFrench President Francois Hollande says France will absorb 30,000 new refugees in the next two years.
“30,000 refugees will be welcomed over the next two years. Our country has the duty to respect this commitment,” says Hollande, according to ABC.
The president says “some people say the tragic events of the last few days have sown doubts in their minds,” about the migrants, but adds that it is a “humanitarian duty” to assist them. He says the refugees will undergo security checks.
“We have to reinforce our borders while remaining true to our values,” he says.
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