Austria plans ad campaign to deter Afghans from seeking asylum

Austria wants to deter Afghans from seeking asylum there by funding a campaign of advertisements on Kabul buses, on Facebook and on television telling them not to expect a warm welcome.

Austria, the last stop before Germany, the top destination for migrants fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East and beyond, has come under fire from the European Commission and human rights groups for capping its intake of refugees.

"The federal government has an upper limit of 37,500 (asylum requests this year). In order to get to this number it is necessary to reduce the influx of refugees," Interior Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner said.

"It's only a question of fairness to tell people in their home countries about the strict asylum laws in Austria."

In large red capital letters, Austria tells Afghans in its adverts: "No asylum in Austria" for economic reasons, adding that Vienna sets time limits for asylum, is increasing its deportations and has strict conditions for family reunification. - Read More at the Reuters

Austria plans ad campaign to deter Afghans from seeking asylum

Vienna Plans Ad Campaign to Deter Afghans From Seeking Refuge in Austria - sputniknews