Berlin expands admission program for Syrian refugees
In 2023, the German state of Berlin will take in 300 Syrians who are living in refugee camps in Lebanon. Berlin wants to extend admissions for vulnerable and at risk groups.
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Denmark to resettle 200 refugees from Rwanda
The Danish government has announced that it will take 200 refugees from Rwanda under a resettlement quota scheme. But the door remains firmly closed to asylum seekers.
More Italians living abroad than immigrants in Italy, says Migrantes Foundation
The number of Italian citizens who have chosen to live abroad is higher than the number of immigrants who reside in Italy, new research shows. The COVID-19 pandemic, legal barriers and other obstacles have impeded the growth of Italy's immigrant population, the Catholic foundation has said.
German civil society-driven refugee resettlement program made permanent
NesT, the German resettlement program that has groups of volunteers taking vulnerable refugees under their wings, is to be continued long-term. 200 additional refugees are expected to arrive in Germany next year. Conditions to become a 'mentor' will also be eased.
Refugee resettlement needed for 2 million in 2023, UNHCR
UNHCR has said that two million refugees will be in need of resettlement next year. That's 36% more than the number of those in 2022, the UN agency said.
Video: Refugees in Tunis demand to be evacuated
Migrants have been protesting in front of the UNHCR office building in Tunis for weeks. They are trying to draw the attention of the media and humanitarian organizations to their living conditions, and to demand that the UNHCR expedite their requests for international protection.
US in talks with Spain about taking in more refugees
The US government has reportedly been speaking to Spain and Canada about resettling more refugees from the western hemisphere, according to news reports. If the EU member state agrees to take action, it would be bringing in up to three times as many temporary workers from central America.
Ukraine: EU agrees plan to aid refugee resettlement
EU interior ministers have set out a 10-point plan to aid in resettling those fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine. The ministers agreed to set up a central platform to help EU governments provide necessary support.
Pope urges countries to share responsibility and engage in dialogue
Pope Francis has called on countries to share responsibility on migration and refugee issues, and engage in dialogue to solve conflicts throughout the globe.
Italian bishop calls for legal migration paths
The foundation Migrantes set up by the Italian Bishops Conference (CEI) has called on European countries to open 'legal pathways of migration' to prevent human trafficking and 'deaths both at sea and on land.'
70 Syrian refugees arrive in Rome via humanitarian corridors
Seventy Syrian refugees who were living in refugee camps in Lebanon arrived in Italy on Monday (November 29). The refugees flew to Rome from Beirut thanks to humanitarian corridors -- an initiative promoted by the Community of Sant'Egidio, the Federation of Evangelical Churches in Italy and the Waldesian Table, in agreement with the Italian government.
UK: Are Afghans really welcome?
The British government is promoting its plan to resettle 20,000 Afghan citizens in the UK. But it is insisting that people who arrive on its shores seeking protection are far from welcome.