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Africans and Asians attracted to Latin America as a migration route
10 Nov 2010 A meeting in Brazil will discuss mixed migratory movements in the Americas, including the growing numbers of Asian and African refugees in these flows. -
UNHCR concerned about children in mixed migration flows through Mexico
12 Nov 2009 Dozens of child protection officers in Mexico work to ensure the rights of unaccompanied minors caught in the south-north mixed migration flows. -
Mexico marks 25 years of collaboration with UNHCR
25 Jul 2008 The Mexican government marks the 25th anniversary of the UN refugee agency's presence in the country, which has a long tradition of giving asylum. -
Nicaraguan parliamentarians pass key refugee legislation
5 Jun 2008 Nicaragua's parliament passes legislation to protect refugees after four years of lobbying and close collaboration between UNHCR and the government -
Mexico appoints child protection officers to help young migrants
27 Mar 2008 Mexico appoints 68 child protection officers to help address the needs of unaccompanied young migrants arriving in Mexico. -
UNHCR helps Nicaragua interview 49 asylum seekers
23 Jan 2008 UNHCR has agreed to help process the asylum applications of 49 people from Africa, Asia and Cuba, some of whom arrived in Nicaragua by sea. -
Sri Lankan seeks asylum in Mexico after long, roundabout journey
29 Aug 2007 Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make their way through Mexico along mixed migratory routes. They include hundreds of asylum seekers, mostly from countries in Central and South America. But others - such as Sri Lankan fisherman Thasan - have come from much further afield. -
Palestinian refugee finds a recipe for success in Mexico
18 Jan 2007 Palestinian refugee Ali Nadi found it hard adapting to life when he arrived in Mexico just over a year ago. But he has discovered a way to reach out to his new compatriots and earn a living at the same time. -
Mexico faces challenges protecting refugees in mixed migratory flows
10 Nov 2006 UN Assistant High Commissioner Erika Feller has said Mexico faces a major challenge protecting refugees as the country becomes more and more important as a migration route to North America.