AP — The United Nations secretary-general is expressing “great concern” at the growing number of border restrictions along the migrant trail through Europe.
Ban Ki-moon’s spokesman says the U.N. chief is calling on all countries to keep their borders open and says he is “fully aware of the pressures felt by many European countries.”
Friday’s statement notes in particular the new restrictions in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Macedonia.
Ban says the restrictions are “not in line” with the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees because there is no determination of individuals’ refugee status and protection needs.
