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Amid election-related tensions, thousands flee Burundi for neighbouring countries - UN

Amid election-related tensions, thousands flee Burundi for neighbouring countries - UN

New York, July 1 (IBNS) Some ten thousand refugees fled Burundi over the weekend before authorities managed to close the borders ahead of yesterday’s parliamentary elections, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) reported today.

As number of seafaring migrants surges, UN calls for better global protection efforts

As number of seafaring migrants surges, UN calls for better global protection efforts

New York, Dec 11 (IBNS) Amid record high numbers of global migrant arrivals by sea, the international community is steadily losing focus on saving lives and intensifying its efforts to deny foreigners access to asylum, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned ahead of a Geneva-based forum devoted to protecting sea-bound migrants.

UN refugee agency warns Sudan over forced return of Eritrean asylum seekers

UN refugee agency warns Sudan over forced return of Eritrean asylum seekers

New York, July 5 (IBNS): Sudan has forced dozens of Eritrean refugees and other asylum seekers to return to their home country, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday, warning that the recent deportations are “an act of repression” and could place the lives and liberty of those expelled at risk.