Asylum in Switzerland (Daily Life and Environment 2011, by Gérald Bosshard) - Swiss Press Award

Asylum in Switzerland

Gérald Bosshard

In 2010, Nigerians represented the largest national group of asylum seekers in Switzerland. 27-year-old Evarest entered Spain illegally in 2005, before moving on to Switzerland in 2009. His request for asylum was rejected and he now awaits deportation. Collombeyle-Grand’s asylum centre, January 2010.