EU pledges $1 billion for Lebanon, urges curbs against irregular migration - New Delhi Times - India's Only International Newspaper

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced $1 billion in aid to Lebanon on Thursday to help tackle illegal migration, as rights groups warned against forced returns to Syria. The European Union has already agreed deals with Egypt, Tunisia, Mauritania and others aimed at helping stem flows of irregular migrants. "I can announce a financial…

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