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Missing migrants, refugees and asylum seekers – A call to clarify their fate

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Parliamentary Assembly
Session
2024 - Fourth part-session

Summary

The Parliamentary Assembly's Recommendation 2284 emphasizes the urgent need to address the plight of missing migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. It calls on the Committee of Ministers to collaborate with international organizations and member States to enhance efforts in this area. Key proposals include establishing common standards for search processes, updating medico-legal autopsy guidelines, and creating protocols for the identification of missing persons. The Assembly highlights the importance of protecting the rights of families and facilitating discussions among legal authorities to improve the management of cases involving deceased individuals in this vulnerable group.

Voting results

87 in favor 25 against 1 abstention