Greece Suspends Asylum Claims Amid Migrant Surge
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Greece has a parliament. The parliament said no to asylum for some migrants. This will last for three months and starts now for some people.
People are coming from Libya by boat. Many people are going to Crete, an island. The island now has too many people and needs help.
The vote was 177 to 74 in parliament. Some people do not like this new rule. They think it is not right for the country, so they said no.
A minister said many people are arriving each day. He thinks it is like an invasion. The police are trying to help people south of Crete.
Some groups do not like this new rule. They think it is not fair to people. The UN also said it is not good to send people back where bad things can happen.
Questions
What did the parliament of Greece decide about asylum for some migrants?
The parliament said no to asylum for some migrants.
Where are many people coming from and where are they going?
Many people are coming from Libya by boat and going to Crete, an island.
What do some groups think about the new rule?
Some groups think it is not fair to people.
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