Integration monitor is a daily Latvian press digest on ethnic minority and society integration issues. The Monitor reviews the biggest Latvian dailies: Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga (in Latvian language), Vesti Segodnya (in Russian language). In specific cases other information sources are used. Latvian Centre for Human Rights is not responsible for information published by the media.

• 52 persons applied for asylum in Latvia in 2009
• Inspectors of the State Language Centre found four policemen had fake Latvian language proficiency certificates which belong to four policemen
• Experts interviewed by Latvijas Avize criticize proposed switch of all state funded schools into Latvian language

According to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, 52 persons applied for asylum in Latvia in 2009. Only five persons were granted asylum and six persons received alternative status. The majority of asylum seekers were from Afghanistan - 6 adults and 12 children, and Uzbekistan -11 persons.

According to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, 52 persons applied for asylum in Latvia in 2009. Only five persons were granted asylum and six persons received alternative status. The majority of asylum seekers were from Afghanistan - 6 adults and 12 children, and Uzbekistan -11 persons. Vesti Segodnya

Latvijas Avize reports that inspectors of the State Language Centre found four policemen had fake Latvian language proficiency certificates which belong to four policemen. The inspectors demand for explanations from the policemen ton explain where they received the fake certificates.

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Experts interviewed by Latvijas Avize criticize proposal of the political party For Fatherland and Freedom/LNIM to switch all state funded schools into Latvian language. The experts believe that the reform implemented in minority schools in 2004 according to which 60% of subjects are studied in Latvian language bringgives good results.