Latest Refworld Updates
- 19 September 2016
- Libya: More Politicking with the Country's Oil Ports, Jamestown Foundation, 16 September 2016
- Indonesia: Lone-Wolf Attacks Show Need for Greater Deradicalization Efforts, Jamestown Foundation, 16 September 2016
- Syria's Conflict: Managing Turkey's Intervention, Jamestown Foundation, 16 September 2016
- Pakistan's Jamaat-ul-Ahrar: A Violent Domestic Threat, Jamestown Foundation, 16 September 2016
- Nigeria Expands Its 'War on Terrorism' to the Niger Delta, Jamestown Foundation, 16 September 2016
- Beijing Contradicts "Rule of Law" Campaign in Crackdown, Jamestown Foundation, 13 September 2016
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - Zambia, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - United States of America , UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland , UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - The Republic of Malta, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - Thailand , UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - Mexico, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - Malaysia , UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - Lithuania, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - Israel , UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - Indonesia, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - Hungary, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019. National Action Plan - Canada , UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), December 2015
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - Zambia, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - United States of America , UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - The Republic of Malta, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - Thailand, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - Mexico, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - Malaysia, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - Lithuania, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - Israel, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - Indonesia, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - Hungary, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Progress Report mid-2016. Beyond Detention: A Global Strategy to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seeker and refugees, 2014-2019 - Canada , UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Russia's Military Paper Tiger: Mobilization, Jamestown Foundation, 13 September 2016
- Moscow Makes Arrests of Dagestani Interior Ministry Officials, Jamestown Foundation, 13 September 2016
- Lukashenka Seeks to 'Balance' Moscow's 'Spiritual Influence' in Belarus, Jamestown Foundation, 13 September 2016
- Novel Developments in Russia's Latest Snap Exercise, Jamestown Foundation, 14 September 2016
- Russian Military Resists Proposed Budget Cuts, Prepares for Major Ground War, Jamestown Foundation, 15 September 2016
- Ukrainian Aircraft Manufacturer Antonov Diversifies Away from Russia, Jamestown Foundation, 15 September 2016
- Latest Kerry-Lavrov Deal on Syria Destined to Unravel, Jamestown Foundation, 12 September 2016
- Belarusians Elect Their House of Representatives, Jamestown Foundation, 12 September 2016
- New Standoff Between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Jamestown Foundation, 12 September 2016
- China and India's Border Infrastructure Race, Jamestown Foundation, 13 September 2016
- PLA Yijiangshan Joint Amphibious Operation: Past is Prologue, Jamestown Foundation, 13 September 2016
- Bomber Strikes Chinese Embassy in Bishkek; China Announces New Defense Transportation Law, Jamestown Foundation, 19 September 2016
- Mauritania - UNHCR Operational Update, As of 16 September 2016, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 16 September 2016
- Jordan: UNHCR Operational Update, September 2016, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), September 2016
- Ukraine: UNHCR Operational Update, September 2016, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), September 2016
- Iraq Flash Update (as of 16 September 2016), UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 16 September 2016
- UNHCR Regional Update 28 - Burundi Situation, July/August 2016, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), August 2016
- Attempts by Honduran authorities to silence outspoken journalists, Reporters Without Borders, 16 September 2016
- Joint letter to Montenegro premier calling for reporter's release, Reporters Without Borders, 19 September 2016
- Education for Syrian Refugee Children: What Donors and Host Countries Should Do, Human Rights Watch, 16 September 2016
- Niger: After 4-day visit, senior UN aid official calls for greater global support for displaced, UN News Service, 16 September 2016
- Number of South Sudan refugees passes one million – UN, UN News Service, 16 September 2016
- Human rights expert group concludes first visit to South Sudan, UN News Service, 16 September 2016
- Yazidi survivor of ISIL's human trafficking appointed UN Goodwill Envoy for victims, UN News Service, 16 September 2016
- UN rights expert calls for durable solutions for the displaced in Serbia and Kosovo, UN News Service, 16 September 2016
- Music for the children of Yarmouk – and all refugees, UN News Service, 19 September 2016
- Ban condemns militant attack in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, UN News Service, 18 September 2016
- Yemen: Evidence indicates US-made bomb was used in attack on MSF hospital, Amnesty International, 19 September 2016
- Egypt: Asset freeze is a shameless ploy to silence human rights activism, Amnesty International, 17 September 2016
- Montenegro: Release Journalist Pending Trial, Human Rights Watch, 19 September 2016
- Thailand: Impending Verdict for Labor Researcher, Human Rights Watch, 18 September 2016
- Democratic Republic of Congo at a Precipice: Ending Repression and Promoting Democratic Rule, Human Rights Watch, 18 September 2016
- Vietnam: Drop Charges and Free Land Rights Activist, Human Rights Watch, 17 September 2016
- India: Activist Blocked from UN Meeting, Detained, Human Rights Watch, 16 September 2016
- UNHCR airlifts aid to Uganda as thousands arrive from South Sudan, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 20 September 2016
- Ghana: Information on changes in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership; treatment of members of the NPP members by authorities, National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters, and intra-party conflict (2014-May 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 27 May 2016
- Ghana : information sur les changements survenus au sein de la direction du Nouveau Parti patriotique (New Patriotic Party - NPP); le traitement réservé aux membres du NPP par les autorités et les partisans du Congrès démocratique national (National Democratic Congress - NDC), de même que les conflits au sein du parti (2014-mai 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 27 May 2016
- Hungary: Situation of Roma, including employment, housing, education, healthcare and political participation; whether Roma are required to pay a fee for health services (2013-July 2016)., Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 18 August 2016
- Hongrie : information sur la situation des Roms, y compris en matière d'emploi, de logement, d'éducation, de soins de santé et de participation politique; information indiquant si les Roms doivent payer des frais pour les services de santé (2013-juillet 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 18 August 2016
- Hungary: treatment of Roma and state protection efforts (2013-August 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 19 August 2016
- Hongrie : information sur le traitement réservé aux Roms et sur les mesures prises par l'État pour les protéger (2013-août 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 19 August 2016
- Iraq: Information on the treatment of atheists and apostates by society and authorities in Erbil; state protection available (2013-September 2016) , Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 2 September 2016
- Iraq : information sur le traitement réservé aux athées et aux apostats par la société et les autorités à Erbil; protection offerte par l'État (2013-septembre 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 2 September 2016
- Niger : information sur le Mouvement démocratique nigérien pour une fédération africaine (MODEN/FA Lumana AFRICA), y compris sur sa structure, ses dirigeants et ses activités; information sur les cartes de membre du parti, y compris une description de la carte et son processus de délivrance; information sur le traitement qui est réservé aux membres du parti par les autorités (2013-janvier 2015), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 19 February 2015
- Niger: The Niger Democratic Movement for an African Federation (Mouvement démocratique nigérien pour une fédération africaine, MODEN/FA Lumana AFRICA), including its structure, leaders and activities; the party's membership cards, including a description of the card and its issuance process; the treatment of party members by the authorities (2013-January 2015), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 19 February 2015
- Syria: Murshidis [Murshidiyya], including their treatment, particularly in the city of Latakia (2014-April 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 22 April 2016
- Syrie : information sur les murshidis [mourchidites ou Murshidiyya], y compris sur le traitement qui leur est réservé, notamment dans la ville de Lattaquié (2014-avril 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 22 April 2016
- Trinidad and Tobago: Information on the Jamaat al muslimeen (JAM), including political and criminal activities, and violence perpetrated by members; state response (2010-February 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 14 March 2016
- Trinité-et-Tobago : information sur le Jamaat al muslimeen (JAM), y compris sur ses activités politiques et criminelles, et la violence commise par ses membres; la réaction de l'État (2010-février 2016), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 14 March 2016
- Tanzania: Police orders, including issuing authority, reasons and circumstances for issuance, delivery methods, and consequences for failure to comply; appearance of these orders (2013-October 2015), Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 27 October 2015
Latest UNHCR News
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UN Summit commits to protect refugee, migrant rights
UN General Assembly Summit for Refugees and Migrants adopts key commitments to safeguard those on the move.
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UNHCR airlifts aid to Uganda as thousands arrive from South Sudan
Thousands of refugees fleeing violence and human rights violations in South Sudan benefit from major aid operation.
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Refugees chief meets Pope Francis to discuss global displacement crisis
Filippo Grandi expressed deep appreciation for the Pope's advocacy and efforts to bring attention to refugees and internally displaced people.
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Refugees fleeing South Sudan pass one million mark
With this milestone, South Sudan joins Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia as countries which have produced more than a million refugees.
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UNHCR #WithRefugees petition heads to UN Secretary-General
With over 1.3 million signatures, the petition will be handed to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and General Assembly President Peter Thomson in New York.
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UN Secretary-General receives UNHCR #WithRefugees petition
UNHCR chief hands #WithRefugees petition with more than 1.2 million signatures to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Displaced three times, but retired Ukraine teacher stays upbeat
Eighty-five-year-old Vira is among thousands of vulnerable elderly people snared in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, their lives turned upside down.
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Mobile connectivity a lifeline for refugees, report finds
New study by UNHCR and Accenture finds mobile phone and internet access is as critical to refugees' safety and security as food, shelter and water.
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UNHCR Special Envoy urges action to solve Syria crisis
Angelina Jolie Pitt called on world leaders to find a solution to the Syrian conflict during visit to Syrian refugees in Jordan.
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Displaced Syrian swimmer makes a splash at 2016 Paralympic Games
While Ibrahim Al-Hussein did not make it through to the final of the 100 metre freestyle, competing at the 2016 Paralympic Games was a "dream come true."
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Cate Blanchett video highlights what refugees take when they flee
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador heads top cast in exclusive Facebook film to promote UN Refugee Agency's #WithRefugees campaign.
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Displaced athletes make historic debut at Paralympic Games in Rio
Ibrahim Al-Hussein leads Independent Paralympic Athletes Team into the Maracanã Stadium behind the flag of the International Paralympic Committee.
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UN Summit seen as "game changer" for refugee and migrant protection
UN General Assembly September 19 Summit Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants is set to adopt key commitments to enhance protection.
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Since Alan Kurdi drowned, Mediterranean deaths have soared
So far this year, the pace of drownings has only increased, setting 2016 on track to become the deadliest on record for those attempting to cross the Mediterranean.
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UNHCR chief pledges more support for Turkey refugee response
During visit to Ankara, Filippo Grandi says he will continue to advocate for more international backing, including increased funding and refugee resettlement.
