Asylum claims may increase due to Covid-19

Although asylum applications in the EU fell by 43% in March, an increase should be reported in the near future Easo, the EU asylum support office . The agency says the risk that Covid-19 will settle in low-income countries, in addition to creating more insecurity, could lead to increased asylum claims in the medium term. . The resurgence of the Islamic State, famine and conflict may also be a factor, he said.