Calls grow for protest buffer zones as tensions rise outside asylum hotels

Those organising protests say buffer zones would be an infringement on their human rights.

Asylum seekers living in Perth fear they could be attacked if they were to leave their hotels during anti-immigrations protests.

It comes after tensions continued to rise in the city.

First Minister John Swinney says he’s now considering buffer zones around hotels housing asylum seekers.

But those organising the protests say this would be an infringement on their human rights.

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