Greece on Friday enforced a three-month freeze on asylum claims from migrants arriving by boat from North Africa, to stem a surge from Libya that the government has called an "invasion". The emergency legislation, approved by a majority of 177 out of 293 lawmakers, allows authorities to detain asylum seekers in camps for up to 18 months.

Greece's parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants from Libya. This decision has sparked criticism from international human rights entities, who argue it may breach Greece's international commitments.

Greece's three-month asylum ban for migrants from Libya and other North African countries has been condemned by the UN and rights groups.