AzerNews Weekly, Azerbaijan
April 2 2010

Armenians rank second among asylum seekers

02-04-2010 06:19:34

Citizens of Armenia are ranked second among world nations on seeking
refuge abroad, according to a list compiled by the United Nations
department dealing with refugees.

The number of Armenians who sought asylum in foreign countries
increased 43 percent in 2009. The tendency is linked to the worsening
plight of the country’s economy, the deteriorating living standards of
the population, widespread corruption and official arbitrariness.
Armenian citizens are therefore having to abandon their homes and head
to other countries for the sake of supporting their families.

Afghanistan’s nationals top the list of asylum seekers.*