RTL recently reported on the problems faced by reception facilities, which have been overwhelmed for years, according to a representative of the Red Cross. On Wednesday, another Luxembourg charity took up the cause to denounce the decisions taken by Luxembourg’s authorities on international protection.
In a press release, Passerell expressed deep concern at seeing “asylum seekers on the streets” just as temperatures are beginning to drop.
The association reported that, on Tuesday evening, four young people turned up at their premises because they had “nowhere else to go.” Passerell director Marion Dubois noted: “We don’t know where they spent the night.”
Referring to the decision by the Luxembourg authorities to place men travelling alone on a waiting list, the association says: “We are already seeing the dire consequences of this decision. Since Monday we have been receiving young asylum seekers who have nowhere to go.”
Most of these individuals are believed to be from Sudan and Eritrea, and some may be minors. “Others will be arriving in the next few days and will need help,” assures the director of the association, who strongly condemns the decision of the Luxembourg authorities.
“We are outraged by these flagrant violations of human rights and of Luxembourg’s international and European commitments,” the association laments. Anticipating further arrivals in the coming days, it has also launched an appeal for donations.
Residents who have tents, sleeping bags, or blankets to donate are invited to do so. “In the immediate term, we need to ensure their survival,” Dubois said. Donations can be dropped off directly at the association’s offices, located at 4, rue Mathias Hardt (L-1717 Luxembourg City).
The office hours are from Monday to Friday, between 10am and 7pm. To coordinate your donation drop-off, the association encourages individuals to call the contact number provided on the Passerell website to ensure proper assistance.
