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Last groups to leave for Britain as Sangatte closure looms
13 Dec 2002 Two final buses are set to leave the French reception centre for Britain under a burden-sharing agreement, joining 1,077 other residents who have so far been transferred elsewhere in France or the United Kingdom. UNHCR winds down its Sangatte operations ahead of the December 30 closure. -
Afghans deported from France despite UNHCR progress at Sangatte
29 Nov 2002 The UN refugee agency has expressed concerns over the deportation of eight Afghan asylum seekers from France. In a separate development, it has reported that the registration of people at Sangatte reception centre is going smoothly and could be completed by early January. -
UNHCR reports progress in Sangatte
22 Nov 2002 The UN refugee agency has started systematic interviews with residents of the Sangatte reception centre. It says progress is being made on finding solutions for vulnerable cases, family reunion cases and some others in need of refugee protection. -
Solution found for first group of Sangatte residents
18 Oct 2002 Five Afghans in the controversial French centre have gone home to Afghanistan, becoming the first beneficiaries of the recent voluntary repatriation agreement between UNHCR and the French and Afghan governments. -
UNHCR clarifies role in Sangatte operation
27 Sep 2002 The UN refugee agency will provide information, one-to-one interviews and counselling to the inhabitants of the controversial refugee centre in France, advising them on their best realistic options. In a related development, the agency is working on two separate tripartite agreements with the governments of France and the United Kingdom on the voluntary repatriation of Afghans. -
Congolese woman in exile seeks to write wrongs
8 Aug 2002 Celebrating the achievements of refugee women who have found ways of coping with their horrors through writing. -
From refugee to councillor: A Sri Lankan in Britain
31 Jul 2002 The story of a Tamil who fled persecution at home and who is now a respected local leader in his adopted land. -
UNHCR details role in Sangatte closure, urges assistance for all Afghans keen to repatriate
16 Jul 2002 The UN refugee agency provides details on its involvement leading up to the Sangatte centre's closure while simultaneously announcing its revised position on Afghan asylum-seekers. -
Huda's story: Silenced in Sudan, finding a new voice in London
19 Apr 2002 A Sudanese woman helping other refugee women like herself in England.