Slovakia says it will only accept Christians when it takes in Syrian refugees under a EU relocation scheme.

The country is due to receive 200 people from camps in Turkey, Italy and Greece under the EU plan to resettle 40,000 new arrivals.

Interior ministry spokesman Ivan Metik said Muslims would not be accepted because they would not feel at home.

The UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) called on countries to take an "inclusive approach" to relocation.

But Mr Metik denied the move was discriminatory and said it was intended to ensure community cohesion.
'Not going to like it'

The number of migrants at the EU's borders has surged in recent months, reaching a record high of 107,500 in July. Most are Syrians, Afghans, and sub-Saharan Africans, fleeing instability or poverty.
Refugees pray at a Greek Orthodox church on the Greek island of Lesbos. About 10% of Syria's population were Christian before the country's conflict started

Last month, EU member states agreed to take in 32,000 asylum seekers arriving in Italy and Greece over the next two years - fewer than the 40,000 target.

The scheme was made voluntary after some nations - including Slovakia - refused to accept set quotas.

Mr Metik told the BBC: "We want to really help Europe with this migration wave but... we are only a transit country and the people don't want to stay in Slovakia.

"We could take 800 Muslims but we don't have any mosques in Slovakia so how can Muslims be integrated if they are not going to like it here?"

EU Commission spokeswoman Annika Breithard said she could not comment directly on the Slovak statement, but stressed that EU states were banned from any form of discrimination.

Meanwhile Babar Baloch, Central Europe spokesman for the UNHCR, said: "Resettlement is greatly needed for many refugees who are at extreme risk among the world's most vulnerable groups.

"We encourage governments to take an inclusive approach while considering refugees for resettlement and should not base their selection on discrimination."

More than 240,000 migrants have crossed the Mediterranean already this year, arriving on the shores of Greece and Italy before travelling on to other destinations.

Germany, the biggest recipient of asylum-seekers in the EU, has said it could receive as many as 800,000 applicants this year.

The numbers are far higher than the record 438,000 asylum applications in 1992 during the Bosnian crisis.

Both the EU and the UN have called on other countries to share the burden.

But EU leaders face a public backlash amid tensions over immigration.

Last month, EU member states agreed to take in 32,000 asylum seekers arriving in Italy and Greece over the next two years - fewer than the 40,000 target.

The scheme was made voluntary after some nations - including Slovakia - refused to accept set quotas.

Mr Metik told the BBC: "We want to really help Europe with this migration wave but... we are only a transit country and the people don't want to stay in Slovakia.

"We could take 800 Muslims but we don't have any mosques in Slovakia so how can Muslims be integrated if they are not going to like it here?"


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Dem no want boko...na so dem dey do...if u allow dem enter dem go go bring their brothers

Slovakians are wise. Don't bring in the ant infested firewood that will cause agama lizards to pay u visit.

Biafrans murunu anya ka ndi Slovakia, Ebonyi state na Imo, mmiri ga erikwa unu

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Who will want 2 wlkum a terrorist religion called islam. Blood sucking demons

very nice

I do not blame them at all, these Islam of a thing cannot do without killing and war in Qur'an.

Prevention is better than cure

Slovakia chop knuckle. Say no to bombings

Slovakia cannot be blamed. Accepting muslims will be opening the doors to radicalisation in that country, as has been seen in other countries.

CuckoldMaster:
Interesting to see how the UN and Amnesty International will view this. Does Slovakia have the right to ban Muslims from entering their country?

I reserve my comments, don't want midolian to fine me

Lobatan

DaBullIT:
Not all muslims are terrorists , But all terrorists are Muslims

Slovakia has a good reason not to accept muslim , displaced migrants

They will become terrorist sooner or later

Slovakia, more power, very smart move. Tomorrow islamic refugees will be complaining about your customs and laws. Just keep them out.

Religion , I pity dos guys above me spewing trash,Islamic is more enlightening dat Christianity, am a Christian thou bt 1 qustn I want 2 ask is , IS Jesus Christ a Muslim or I dnt knw., why do xtians calls on Jesus name while praying, why nt God, d last time I checked, he was a prophet like mohammed nd Moses, dnt 4get d gods (obatala,orunmila) were prophet too.., religion is confusing, just be moral !!!!

Tunguy01:
Religion , I pity dos guys above me spewing trash,Islamic is more enlightening dat Christianity, am a Christian thou bt 1 qustn I want 2 ask is , IS Jesus Christ a Muslim or I dnt knw., why do xtians calls on Jesus name while praying, why nt God, d last time I checked, he was a prophet like mohammed nd Moses, dnt 4get d gods (obatala,orunmila) were prophet too.., religion is confusing, just be moral !!!!

You are not a Christian

Tunguy01:
Religion , I pity dos guys above me spewing trash,Islamic is more enlightening dat Christianity, am a Christian thou bt 1 qustn I want 2 ask is , IS Jesus Christ a Muslim or I dnt knw., why do xtians calls on Jesus name while praying, why nt God, d last time I checked, he was a prophet like mohammed nd Moses, dnt 4get d gods (obatala,orunmila) were prophet too.., religion is confusing, just be moral !!!!

After you finish the 12th bottle of orijin, go and sleep, tomorrow come and delete your senseless comment above.

The Yorubas have a saying, 'Eru kan lon muni bu igba eru', though am not a muslim, whatever sanctions they mete against them is never their fault, everyone trying to be security conscious

God bless the world

Tunguy01:
Religion , I pity dos guys above me spewing trash,Islamic is more enlightening dat Christianity, am a Christian thou bt 1 qustn I want 2 ask is , IS Jesus Christ a Muslim or I dnt knw., why do xtians calls on Jesus name while praying, why nt God, d last time I checked, he was a prophet like mohammed nd Moses, dnt 4get d gods (obatala,orunmila) were prophet too.., religion is confusing, just be moral !!!!

little boy u are a muslim,b proud of ur religion..u must b an abok1 muslim

Prevention is better than cure...if you know what I mean

Tunguy01:
Religion , I pity dos guys above me spewing trash,Islamic is more enlightening dat Christianity, am a Christian thou bt 1 qustn I want 2 ask is , IS Jesus Christ a Muslim or I dnt knw., why do xtians calls on Jesus name while praying, why nt God, d last time I checked, he was a prophet like mohammed nd Moses, dnt 4get d gods (obatala,orunmila) were prophet too.., religion is confusing, just be moral !!!!

You are not a christian as you claim... He said he has given us a name that is above every other name that in Jesus name...


I know you spew that rubbish for "Likes Sake", I don spot you how you dey always beg for "Likes".

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After you finish the 12th bottle of orijin, go and sleep and tomorrow come and delete your senseless comment above.

Lolz, he's a christian and he's asking why Christians call on Jesus during prayer. He's like a person asking why is manchester city based in the city of manchester.

Very good move by Slovakia..Some countries are beginning to wake up to reality that Islam is a dangerous cancer to this world. I wonder why all this Muslim countries are not taking in this Muslim refugees?

Tunguy01:
Religion , I pity dos guys above me spewing trash,Islamic is more enlightening dat Christianity, am a Christian thou bt 1 qustn I want 2 ask is , IS Jesus Christ a Muslim or I dnt knw., why do xtians calls on Jesus name while praying, why nt God, d last time I checked, he was a prophet like mohammed nd Moses, dnt 4get d gods (obatala,orunmila) were prophet too.., religion is confusing, just be moral !!!!

Jesus taught disciples how to pray , Our Father Who art in heaven

However the Bible also instructs that when you pray , you ask in the name of Jesus , Jesus was more than a prophet mind you , He's the son of God , to me , it's like aiming a rifle , to shoot the right target, You ask in the name of the most favored son of God , you are bound to be answered