The settlement of a group of refugees in Pudasjärvi has been delayed. Approximately 40 nationals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo were supposed to arrive in the northern Finnish town next Thursday, but their arrival was hindered by a mix-up with their documents.
“The Finnish Embassy in Tanzania didn’t complete their travel documents in full. They’re experiencing a big rush right now,” explains Milla Mäkilä, a refugee and immigrant program assistant from the Red Cross.
Mäkilä couldn’t give an estimate for the possible arrival date of the refugees.
“It’s difficult to estimate. But the process is progressing, so I believe they should arrive within the next few weeks.”