Dutch safety board: 7,000 asylum-seeking children face structural neglect

A two-year investigation by the Dutch Safety Board concludes that approximately 7,000 asylum-seeking children in the Netherlands are exposed to unsafe conditions, violence risks, and repeated relocations, constituting structural neglect. The finding is based on official investigation, though the government response is pending. This matters as it highlights systemic failures in the Dutch asylum system and may prompt policy changes or legal challenges.