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A new report reveals that 3% of asylum seekers in Dutch reception centers faced criminal suspicion last year — but unaccompanied minors, especially teenage boys, were hit hardest at 8%, double the average. Many incidents occurred right at reception centers, likely due to heightened supervision and the complex realities these vulnerable youth face. With over 7,000 crimes logged involving asylum seekers — up nearly 25% from the prior year — the rise is tricky to pin down amid a record-high number of residents. Still, it’s a small minority involved, and context matters: these are kids navigating trauma, isolation, and adolescence without support — not excuses, but crucial background.

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