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Controversial centre for difficult asylum-seekers

The Waldau centre in Landquart houses previously obstinate asylum-seekers awaiting deportation. Only minimal supervision is provided at the centre. There are more and more cases of violence, which in one instance ended in a death. The supervision concept is controversial. Government councillor Christian Rathgeb defends the concept. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

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