EU countries rejected about 90% of application of asylum seekers from Armenia

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EU countries rejected about 90% of application of asylum seekers from Armenia  –

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According to the report of the European Asylum Support Office, the EU countries rejected about 90% of application of asylum seekers from Armenia in 2013 (down 11% versus 2012), Azatutyun.am says. 

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A total of 5,585 applications from the citizens of Armenia were considered in 2013, with only 500 of them being approved. 

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The report says that over 435,000 persons applied for asylum in the European Union in 2013 (up 30% versus 2012). 

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The number of applicants from Russia grew to 71% in 2013. 

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The main countries providing asylum to the refugees are Germany, France, Sweden, the UK and Italy. 

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