U.N. tells Washington to protect refugees
WORLD
The United States must make sure anyone fleeing violence or persecution can get protection “without obstruction”, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said.
By Reuters | 2 years ago
Hungary approves detention of all asylum-seekers
Hungary's parliament on Tuesday approved the automatic detention of all asylum-seekers in container camps at the borders, sparking "deep concern" at the UN's refugee agency.
AFP | 4 years ago
Sweden likely to deport up to half of last year's asylum seekers
Sweden is likely to deport up to half last year's record 163,000 asylum seekers either voluntarily or forcibly, presenting a major challenge to authorities, Interior Minister Anders Ygeman said on Thursday.
Reuters | 5 years ago
Germany took in 1.1 million asylum seekers in 2015
Germany took in almost 1.1 million asylum seekers this year, an all-time record and five times last year's total, a newspaper reported Wednesday citing unpublished official figures.
AFP | 5 years ago
Botswana has granted asylum to a group of 10 Eritr...
By Reuters | Oct 29, 2015
Norway is seeking to return a growing number of Sy...
By Reuters | Oct 15, 2015
Britain has refused Ecuador's request to give Juli...
By AFP | Oct 15, 2015
Applications for asylum in Germany more than doubl...
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Pope Francis said Sunday the plight of asylum seek...
By AFP | Jun 21, 2015
An Ethiopian Airlines pilot who last year hijacked...
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By Reuters | Mar 14, 2015
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By BBC | Jul 16, 2013
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By -BBC | Jun 17, 2013
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