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The European Commission expressed concern Tuesday over Niger’s military rulers repealing a law against migrant-trafficking, saying it could increase the number of people trying to reach Europe irregularly.
“I’m very concerned about the situation now and there is a huge risk that this will cause new deaths in the (Saharan) desert,” EU home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson said.