Russia's invasion of Ukraine combined with worsening emergencies in African countries, Afghanistan and other regions has pushed the number of refugees globally over the 100 million mark, the UNHCR declared.
Norway has accepted over 32,000 mostly Ukrainian refugees so far this year, according to Norwegian government figures. The non-EU country expects to take in a similar number in 2023.
Survivors and families of the victims of migrant boat that sank off the coast of Lebanon have filed a lawsuit accusing the military of detaining two missing survivors.
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Germany plans to take in migrants from Italy under the new EU solidarity mechanism, which seeks to reduce pressure on southern and EU border states.
A further 2,000 refugees from Ukraine are to be accepted in the German state of Saarland, however the ongoing housing crisis is making it harder for the local government to find suitable accommodation.
A new temporary reception center has opened in the Belgian town of Berlaar to house asylum seekers and reduce pressure on the reception network. Belgium has been facing a housing crisis.
The Greek coast guard has rescued 122 migrants near Rhodes. Meanwhile, the organization Alarm Phone reported a growing group of migrants had become stranded at the Evros River crossing.
The German NGO, Pro Asyl, has urged the government to halt the deportation of asylum seekers from Germany back to Poland, citing concerns over conditions in detention centers and violations of international law.
With the first convoy of 88 refugees, the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR on July 19 resumed the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after departures were halted in 2020.
There are now two categories of refugee status under Britain's nationality and borders law. The second category grants status for half the time awarded compared to category one refugees.
Denmark is planning to open four advanced medical clinics which will focus solely on treating the growing number of Ukrainian refugees to ease pressure on the country's healthcare system. The plans present a stark contrast to the government's recent policies towards refugees from non-European states.
Refugees and migrants are protesting in front of the UNCHR offices in Zarzis in southeastern Tunisia demanding evacuation to other countries.