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Asylum seekers at Ter Apel are facing escalating chaos as Red Cross and VluchtelingenWerk halted operations due to violent outbreaks and staff safety concerns. The government has now created a temporary indoor shelter for up to 120 people to reduce outdoor tensions, but it’s just a stopgap — no new permanent housing is being created. With the center overflowing since May, only the most vulnerable get in, while others wait outside, fueling unrest. Authorities have declared the area a security risk zone, ramping up police presence, surveillance, and strict rules — violators face expulsion and legal consequences. Officials blame some men, likely denied asylum, for the disturbances, while aid groups stress this isn’t a solution — local emergency housing remains urgently needed.

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