German parliament passes tighter asylum laws
German lawmakers have passed a series of laws concerning the deportation, monitoring and access to personal data of asylum seekers. The new legislation has been met with sharp criticism.
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According to UNICEF, the number of child migrants traveling alone has increased five times since 2010. Austria has passed a new law banning the full-face burqa and InfoMigrants tells the story of a Syrian astronomer in Paris who fac1
World's first clean energy refugee camp in Jordan
Jordan has set up a solar plant in a refugee camp for Syrians fleeing the civil war. The United Nations' refugee agency says it is the first migrant shelter in the world to be powered by renewable energy.
UNICEF: Number of unaccompanied refugee children reaches 'record high'
The number of refugee children traveling alone has increased fivefold since 2010, UNICEF has said. The UN body warned that the alarming trend has forced many young refugees and migrants into prostitution and slavery.
Germany honors town for successfully assimilating refugees
The western German town of Altena has been honored for its contribution towards the integration of immigrants into German society. The prize includes a cash award of 10,000 euros.