Unlocked in lockdown

The closure of migrant detencion centres in Spain

Jun 18th, 2020
María Paramés and María Peñalosa

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC EMPTIES SPAIN´S MIGRANT DETENTION CENTRES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE COUNTRY´S HISTORY

 

  • Despite the high risk of contagion, Spain continued its attempts to carry out deportations, although these were rejected by the destination countries.
  • The release of all detainees took place more than 50 days after the state of alarm was announced and borders were closed.
  • The future of the people released remains a mystery.

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