Asylum and Migration
Asylum Children Live in Unsanitary Conditions at Leeuwarden Emergency Shelter
Seventy-two minor asylum seekers reside in an emergency shelter in Leeuwarden that residents describe as terrible, with reports of children using pots for waste due to unsanitary facilities. A safety council report highlights that approximately 7,000 minors live in such temporary locations, which are now confirmed to remain open until late 2028 despite being designed for a maximum two-year stay. Residents cite overcrowding, lack of privacy, and dangerous exposure to traffic as major issues affecting the children's physical and mental well-being.
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