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Once in reception, there are no recorded differences among asylum applicants based on their nationalities. However, problems have been reported as regards the possibility to access the asylum procedure and the reception system for specific nationalities (see Registration).
However, after the takeover by the Taliban in Afghanistan of August 2021 and the war in Ukraine, the Government has provided specific accommodation measures for Afghans, first for those evacuated, and later for people escaping from Ukraine.
Accommodation for people escaping from the Ukrainian conflict
As reported by Actionaid and Openpolis, on 24 January 2025 the Ministry of the Interior established the increase of SAI places (with a maximum of 3,211 beds and until 31 December 2025), through resources for absorption into the system of reception centres for Ukrainian people under the control of civil protection.[1] However, the text clarifies that “the actual number of new places subject to funding will be calculated on the basis of the results of the recognition of households that declare that they need the continuation of public assistance”. These are, therefore, already de facto reserved posts.[2]
See Annex on Temporary Protection
[1] See MOI Circular available here.
[2] Openpolis Actionaid report, Accoglienza al collasso, March 2025, available here.