Norwegian migration officials assess human rights situation in Chechnya and IngushetiaTimur Aliyev, North Caucasus – Early this week a delegation from Norway’s Migration Service, headed by regional advisor Hans Arne Kjelsaas, arrived in Chechnya and Ingushetia for a three-day assessment tour of these regions.
Between January 31 and February 2 they visited refugee camps, met with members from human rights and humanitarian organizations such as UNHCR and Memorial, and spoke to journalists who work in these republics.
The main purpose of this trip was to assess the human rights situation in Chechnya and Ingushetia. This information will then be used by Norway's Migration Service, which is to decide on whether to continue receiving refugees from these republics.
The delegation intends to extend their visit throughout North Caucasus, going also to North Ossetia, Kabardino-Balkaria and Adygeia. (U/E,T)
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