Government has announced that any foreigner who seeks asylum as a refugee will be handled individually through the refugee eligibility committees and must present a passport, among other documents.
Mr Musa Ecweru, the State minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, yesterday said the new changes of determination will, however, not contradict the country's open-door policy.
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