Immigration service again decides to deport Amsterdam-born boy, 12, to Armenia

The Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) has again decided to deport 12-year-old Mikael Matsoyan from Amsterdam to Armenia with his mother, the boy’s lawyers confirmed to Trouw. Mikael was born in Amsterdam, but his parents come from Armenia. The lawyers and Mikael’s family are considering possible next steps and will give a more substantive response once a decision is made.