Malta received highest number of asylum seekers compared to national population
The UN refugee agency has issued a report presenting a sharp rise in asylum claims in 44 industrialized countries over the course of last year, driven primarily by the crisis in Syria.
Detention Review Needed
The disturbance which occurred in Lyster Barracks Detention Centre this week does not come as a surprise to UNHCR as it is an inevitable consequence of Malta’s detention system, which puts asylum-seekers and other irregular and undocumented migrants behind bars in the same facilities, at times for lengthy periods of time.
UNHCR supports photographic project – Islelanders
Photographs can offer unique perspectives and raise awareness more effectively than any collection of facts and statistics. History has shown that even a single image can contribute to altering perceptions and bring about change.
UNHCR concerned at reports that asylum seekers, including Syrians, denied entry to some EU countries
The UN refugee agency said Friday it was “greatly concerned” over reports that some European Union (EU) countries were placing barriers to entry or forcibly returning asylum-seekers, including people who have fled Syria.
UNHCR to send aid packs and tents for Typhoon Haiyan victims in Philippines
The UN refugee agency announced on Monday that it is organizing an emergency airlift to the Philippines to help some of the estimated 9.8 million people affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
UNHCR shocked as boat tragedy leaves scores dead off Italian coast
UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres on Thursday said he was shocked at the news of a boat tragedy off the Italian island of Lampedusa, which is reported to have claimed at least 82 lives.