Armenians rank second among asylum seekers
Citizens of Armenia are ranked second among world nations on
seeking refuge abroad, according to a list compiled by the United
Nations department dealing with refugees.
The number of Armenians who sought asylum in foreign countries increased 43 percent in 2009. The tendency is linked to the worsening plight of the country’s economy, the deteriorating living standards of the population, widespread corruption and official arbitrariness. Armenian citizens are therefore having to abandon their homes and head to other countries for the sake of supporting their families.
Afghanistan’s nationals top the list of asylum seekers.*
The number of Armenians who sought asylum in foreign countries increased 43 percent in 2009. The tendency is linked to the worsening plight of the country’s economy, the deteriorating living standards of the population, widespread corruption and official arbitrariness. Armenian citizens are therefore having to abandon their homes and head to other countries for the sake of supporting their families.
Afghanistan’s nationals top the list of asylum seekers.*
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