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Carima Tirillsdottir Heinesen

Former journalist for MODERN TIMES.

Over-control can lead to radicalization

The government's target figures for the expulsion of illegal immigrants in Norway have led to more and more extensive immigration checks – also by Norwegian citizens. Now, many fear that the controls may lead to increased radicalization among youth. 

Outlawed marriage – sent out of Norway

Zufan came to Norway for a family reunion in 2010. After several years of mental and physical abuse from her husband, she finally managed to break out of marriage. The "prize" is broadcast from Norway. 

"Skin color is not crucial"

Ny Tid has spoken with the Police Immigration Unit (PU), which carries out immigration checks in Oslo together with the Oslo Police District.

Western Sahara: does Norway contribute to the occupation?

While the Sahrawi is fighting for independence in Western Sahara, the Oil Fund continues to have interests in the occupied areas. 

Shipping company in the countercurrent

"We do not take a position on internal conflicts and have neither the opportunity nor the desire to debate this," says the director of the shipping company that their vessels have transported phosphate from Western Sahara.

Dare not return

"Having cohabitants and children in Norway is not considered to be a strong human concern," says the Immigration Board. Lyse Mabano from Burundi risks having to leave daughter Karyn Laura (2) in Bergen after refusing a family reunion application. 

Out of control?

Does the UDI not have control over privately run asylum centers? The accounts of Norway's second largest receiving operation, Link AS, show over a number of years a profit of NOK 5 million more than budgeted in the tender budget. Is it the case that some privateers are hurting others' misery?

Very serious

Failure to follow the rules and ensure the quality that has been paid to ensure is illegal, says parliamentary representative Karin Andersen.

Must lower expectations

Director of the UDI, Frode Forfang, says that one cannot see the difference between privately run or ideally run asylum reception centers.