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In Thailand, birth registration gives refugee babies a good start in life
24 Sep 2012 In an important step to prevent statelessness, Thailand has issued birth certificates to some 5,000 newborns in refugee camps along the border with Myanmar. -
UNHCR chief welcomes Iran commitment to maintain asylum space
18 Sep 2012 Iran's government confirms its commitment to asylum space for Afghan refugees and to legalize undocumented Afghans living in Iran. -
UNHCR concerned about welfare of Kachins sent back from China
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Afghan returns pass 50,000 in first eight months, up on last year
30 Aug 2012 Some 40,000 of them came from Pakistan and just over 10,000 from Iran. About a third of the returnees went to the provinces of Kabul and Nangarhar. -
Unaccompanied children look toward school after ordeal to reach Europe
22 Aug 2012 Nearly 1,500 minors seeking asylum arrived in Belgium without other family members last year, exceeding the capacity of asylum centres. -
UNHCR urges Bangladesh to lift NGO ban in southeast
7 Aug 2012 Spokesman warns of serious humanitarian impact on 40,000 people who have fled from Myanmar -
High Commissioner for Refugees wraps up mission to Myanmar, Thailand
13 Jul 2012 UNHCR finds wide support for only voluntary return of refugees from Thailand to Myanmar -
Afghan Conference: Delegates urged to support new solutions strategy
2 May 2012 A conference on Afghan refugees opens with a call by UNHCR for the international community to support a new "solutions strategy." -
Afghan Conference: After the journey home, the challenges ahead
2 May 2012 A new initiative seeks to improve the sustainable reintegration of former Afghan refugees with a focus on helping returnees to support themselves.