Denmark advert in Lebanon newspapers warns off refugees

Denmark has placed advertisements in four Lebanese newspapers announcing tighter regulations and cuts in provisions for asylum seekers.

The advertisement published on Monday said that social assistance for newly arrived refugees was being reduced by up to 50 percent.

Those granted temporary protection would not have the right to family reunification for the first year of their residence, the ad warned.

New refugees will have to be able to speak and understand Danish in order to obtain a permanent residency.

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