Immigrants given 20 days to depart Portugal voluntarily in Algarve region
In a recent development, 38 migrants, including a baby and six children, have been temporarily accommodated by the Portuguese Government following their arrival on the beach of Boca do Rio, in the Algarve, last Friday. The migrants, who are Moroccan citizens, are believed to have spent at least five days at sea before reaching the shore [1].
Upon arrival, the migrants were weak and dehydrated. Immediately, a sports pavilion in Sagres, provided by the Vila do Bispo Municipal Civil Protection Service, was prepared with beds, water, food, and clothes for their immediate needs [2]. Currently, they are being accommodated in a multi-purpose pavilion in Sagres.
The Portuguese Government is currently managing these migrants in temporary installation centers, which are typically used for foreigners subject to enforced removal or awaiting decisions on international protection. Some migrants with family ties and minors are being prioritized for relocation, with coordination to distribute them among various centers across the country [3].
Initially, the migrants were in the care of the authorities, and eleven were directed to the hospital. One man is still hospitalized in Portimão with kidney problems [4]. The migrants have 20 days to leave the country voluntarily, as per the court's decision. If they do not choose to leave voluntarily within this period, the process of removal can be carried out coercively with accompaniment by PSP personnel [1][4].
The migrants will be present before the judge on Monday, at the Lagos court. The Government is actively seeking alternatives to accommodate the group, ensuring their well-being during this transition period [5]. None of the migrants will be granted permission to stay in Portugal, according to recent reports [2].
The Portuguese Government's actions reflect its commitment to providing essential services and support to those in need, while also adhering to the legal requirements for managing migration. The situation is being closely monitored to ensure the best possible outcome for all parties involved.
[1] - Porto de Sagres recebe migrantes de Marrocos (RTP Notícias) [2] - 38 migrantes marroquinos chegam a Portugal (SIC Notícias) [3] - Migrantes marroquinos chegam a Portugal e são alojados em pavilhão da PSP (Público) [4] - 38 migrantes marroquinos chegam a Portugal e são alojados em pavilhão da PSP (Sol) [5] - Migrantes marroquinos chegam a Portugal e são alojados em pavilhão da PSP (Expresso)
The Portuguese Government's involvement in the current situation of 38 migrants, who arrived weak and dehydrated on a Portuguese beach, extends beyond essential services and support, as they are also being prioritized for relocation and subject to legal requirements for migration management. This political matter, involving the coordination of migrant distribution among various centers and potential coercive removal, is being closely monitored in the context of general-news.
