Country Report: Differential treatment of specific nationalities in detention
Last updated: 19/08/25
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The breakdown of asylum applicants detained by the Ministry of the Interior by nationality in 2024 is as follows: Afghanistan (1), Algeria (7), Egypt (1), Gambia (1), Morocco (21), Nigeria (1) Pakistan (1), Türkiye (1).[1] The UOIM detained asylum seekers from Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Türkiye and Nigeria.[2]
The average duration of detention of asylum applicants in 2024 is 36 days.[3] No differential treatment is observed in this respect between nationalities.
[1] Official statistics provided by the Migration directorate, March 2023.
[2] Information provided by the UOIM, May 2025.
[3] Official statistics provided by the Police, March 2024.