Germany-led flight deports dozens of Nigerians from four European countries
A charter flight organised by Germany, with Austria, Luxembourg and Hungary taking part, returned dozens of Nigerians to Lagos in late August, along with a few Ghanaians and a Gambian. Most came from Germany. Germany has deported more Nigerians than any other EU country this year, with at least 137 removed in five flights between February and June.
If your asylum claim or residence permit in Europe has been refused, get legal advice quickly about appeals or voluntary return before a removal order is enforced.
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