Domestic
Emergency Shelter in Leeuwarden Holds 172 Children in 'Terrible' Conditions
An emergency shelter for asylum seekers in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, houses 172 minors under conditions described by residents as terrible and unsanitary. Although intended as a temporary facility for two years, the municipality announced it will remain open until late 2028 due to delays in building a new center. A recent safety council report confirms that approximately 7,000 minor asylum seekers live in such inadequate locations, facing structural exposure to unsafe environments causing physical and mental harm. Residents report severe hygiene issues, including waste disposal in pots and sinks, while children lack adequate play spaces or privacy within the cramped office building.
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