{"id":58422,"date":"2023-08-08T10:40:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T08:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=58422"},"modified":"2023-08-08T10:40:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T08:40:15","slug":"british-government-relocates-several-asylum-seekers-to-military-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/british-government-relocates-several-asylum-seekers-to-military-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"British Government relocates several asylum seekers to military zone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Britain has initiated the relocation of certain immigrants, situating them on floating platforms along its southern coast. This move is part of a strategy to economize funds by avoiding the costly accommodation of migrants who arrive in Britain via small boats.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made combating illegal immigration a paramount concern for his administration, especially in light of the upcoming general elections next year. Currently, the opposition Labor Party holds a significant lead in public opinion polls.<\/p>\n<p>In an attempt to thwart foreign nationals from entering Britain without proper documentation, the government is transferring immigrants to unused military facilities and three-story grey floating structures in Portland. The latter can house around 500 individuals across more than 200 bedrooms.<\/p>\n<p>This decision has generated division within local communities. Some individuals characterize the living conditions provided to nationals from countries like Iraq, Iran, Syria, Afghanistan, or Albania as being devoid of humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Others express apprehension over the impact on local services, worrying that the designated migrant housing sites might become focal points for protests.<\/p>\n<p>Over 50,000 asylum seekers currently reside in British hotels, having completed the last leg of their journey via small boats from France. The government asserts that maintaining these hotels incurs a daily cost of 7.6 million dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Home Secretary Sarah Dines conveyed to Sky News that the decision to relocate migrants to military premises conveys a message that Britain is committed to providing \u201cappropriate, yet modest\u201d shelter for those who arrive unlawfully.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Britain has initiated the relocation of certain immigrants, situating them on floating platforms along its southern coast. This move is part of a strategy to economize funds by avoiding the costly accommodation of migrants who arrive in Britain via small boats. 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