TITLE

Europe's sanctuary movement: Grappling with governments

AUTHOR(S)

McConnell, M.

PUB. DATE

November 1987

SOURCE

Christian Century;11/11/87, Vol. 104 Issue 32, p1001

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Examines the passage of restrictive immigration laws in nearly every European country that have turned Europe into a `fortress,' and the UN High Commissioner reports that developed countries `have reacted with refugee policies which are of a defensive or even a repressive nature.'

ACCESSION #

9008132058

Tags: EMIGRATION & immigration

 

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