asylum system
23 Dec
EU officials have hailed a "landmark" agreement and a "breakthrough" as the bloc moves to tighten asylum and migration rules.
24 Oct 2023
South Africa's asylum system has a backlog of 130,000 appeal cases. UNHCR funding to help has been cut, and, if the government can't find a solution, it could take several years before the backlog is cleared.
29 May 2023
Like many European countries, Belgium has been witnessing a crisis in its asylum system for several months. With its welcome centres and public services stretched to breaking point, NGOs are now sounding the alarm. They say more resources are needed to help process the many unaccompanied minors arriving in Belgium, with three quarters coming from Afghanistan.
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