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Rohingyas to receive temporary stay permits in Malaysia
2 Nov 2004 UNHCR has welcomed a recent decision by the Malaysian government to grant temporary stay permits to Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. The new documents, which are still being discussed, will prevent the refugees from being detained as illegal migrants and hopefully give them access to education. -
UNHCR welcomes move to let temporary refugees stay in Australia
13 Jul 2004 The UN refugee agency has welcomed new measures by the Australian government that recognise the contribution of refugees and give 9,500 temporary protection visa holders a chance to apply to stay in the country permanently. -
Australia shows its heart and support for refugees
28 Jun 2004 To commemorate World Refugee Day, more than 20,000 beautifully crafted hearts were planted in "fields of hearts" in 20 locations across Australia. The multi-coloured hearts bore slogans and images which showed Australian support for refugees and asylum seekers locally and internationally. -
Sudanese refugee gets a new shot at life
20 Nov 2003 After years of repeated displacement, an abusive marriage and constant harassment, Sudanese refugee Nyankiir Deng is looking forward to a quiet life in Australia. -
UNHCR criticises Australia for turning boat people away
11 Nov 2003 The UN refugee agency has said it is "deeply troubled" by Australia's attempt to prevent 14 boat people from having their protection needs examined. These likely asylum seekers have been escorted from Australian waters into Indonesian territory, where they may face deportation. -
Malaysia deports asylum seekers to Aceh despite UNHCR appeal
5 Sep 2003 Seven asylum seekers who originated from the Indonesian province of Aceh have been deported from Malaysia. This comes amid serious protection concerns raised by the UN refugee agency, and recent assurances against forced returns to the strife-torn province. -
UNHCR protests arrests of Acehnese in Kuala Lumpur
26 Aug 2003 More than 400 Acehnese asylum seekers have been arrested outside the UN refugee agency compound in the Malaysian capital in the last week. UNHCR has raised serious concerns about the detention, and urged the government to grant temporary protection to Acehnese fleeing the conflict at home. -
UNHCR urges Australia to review policy of detaining asylum seekers
1 Feb 2002 UNHCR welcomes the end of protests by asylum seekers at the Woomera detention centre, but urges the Australian government to review its policy of detaining asylum seekers. -
Screening to start for refugees on Nauru
21 Sep 2001 UNHCR is set to begin refugee screening on the island of Nauru for a group of asylum seekers who were refused entry by Australia after a Norwegian ship rescued them at sea in late August.