How has the Afghan conflict influenced the migration crisis?
Afghans make up one of the largest groups of asylum seekers to Europe. How is the security situation in Afghanistan and what types of persecution are Afghans fleeing from?
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Everything you need to know about the UNHCR
There is an old saying that it takes a village to raise a child. It takes many more to assist refugees fleeing for their lives.
Why are so many people fleeing from Eritrea to Europe?
Eritreans make up one of the most prominent groups of refugees heading for Europe. What are the reasons behind this and what is the human rights situation like in the country?
Thousands of deportations fail due to lack of papers
Last year there were 65,000 people whose lack of travel documents prevented them being deported from Germany. Now, though, people who don’t cooperate in obtaining a new passport will be punished.
Towns across Germany limit refugee numbers to shift focus on integration
A recent stop to accepting new refugees has moved the German town of Pirmasens into the spotlight. The move comes after a string of events signaling a departure from the all-out welcome that Germany was recognized for at the height1