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00:01Hundreds of people protested in Paris against the European Union's Migration and Asylum
00:05Pact, which came into effect in the 27 member states.
00:09The European Union launched its new Migration Pact on June 12, after years of negotiations.
00:14The package tightens control of external borders, space-abbed asylum procedures, and facilitates
00:21the deportation of those who do not obtain protection.
00:24In response, various NGOs and human rights advocates are denouncing the measure, expressing
00:29concern that the legislation could lead to an increase in the detention of asylum seekers.
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