refugees

UN refugee agency reports upsurge in returns to Afghanistan

26 December 2001
Continuing an upward trend that began in November, the number of people returning to Afghanistan from neighbouring countries has jumped since the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported today.

More than 70 government ministers expected for upcoming UN forum on refugees

4 December 2001
As the debate on migration-related issues is heating up around the world, over 70 government ministers are expected to attend next week's landmark meeting in Geneva on refugee issues, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said today.

UN agency moves former Angolan rebels to special camp in eastern Zambia

2 November 2001
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has transferred over 1,000 former Angolan rebels to a special camp for former combatants set up last year in eastern Zambia in an effort to preserve the civilian nature of the other camps where they had been staying.

Afghans make up largest group of asylum-seekers in Europe this year – UNHCR

2 November 2001
With a 14 per cent jump in asylum applications in Europe this year compared to the same period in 2000, most asylum-seekers come from Afghanistan and Iraq, a spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said today in Geneva.
Ruud Lubbers

Top UN refugee official urges open borders in talks with Iran's President

31 October 2001
As part of his ongoing efforts to encourage Afghanistan's neighbours to open their borders to fleeing Afghans, the head of the United Nations refugee agency held talks today with the President of Iran and other senior government officials.
Afghan refugee children at Jalozai camp near Peshawar

3,500 Afghans enter Pakistan under 'chaotic' conditions: UN refugee agency

19 October 2001
In what may be the largest one-day exodus since the start of the bombing campaign in Afghanistan, more than 3,500 Afghans entered Pakistan in "chaotic" conditions, the United Nations refugee agency said today.
Ruud Lubbers

UNHCR ready to aid fleeing Afghans but needs help from region's States - Lubbers

19 October 2001
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said today that his agency - UNHCR - is prepared to care for Afghans fleeing their country but will require the cooperation of the region's States to succeed.

Another group of refugees returns to East Timor, UN mission says

19 October 2001
More than 500 refugees crossed into East Timor this morning on the second day of mass returns from camps located in the Indonesian part of the island, the United Nations Transitional Administration (UNTAET) in the territory said today.
Afghan child refugees in Jalozai camp in Pakistan

UN refugee agency reports rise in organized smuggling networks for Afghans

15 October 2001
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today reported a rise in the number of Afghans being smuggled out of their country through costly illegal channels.
Relief workers unload food aid

UNHCR continues gearing up for possible refugee influx from Afghanistan

2 October 2001
A second emergency airlift carrying nearly 45 metric tonnes of blankets and plastic sheeting arrived today in Pakistan as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) continued preparations for a possible new influx from Afghanistan.