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This volume is the result of a highly collaborative venture involving a multitude of partners and contributors underthe direction of the editors. The World Migration Report 2020 project commenced in May 2018 and culminated in thelaunch of the report in November 2019 by the Director General at the 110th session of IOM Council.The findings, interpretations, […]

Tens of thousands of Eritreans have arrived at Europe’s shores in recent years seeking asylum. They make up a significant share of the unprecedented stream of migrants and refugees making their way to the European Union, undertaking dangerous journeys while challenging the bloc to find a collective response consistent with the protection principles embodied in international law. […]

ETHIOPIA Wondwosen Tamrat  23 August 2019Share Owing to its geographical location, and the political instability and humanitarian crises in neighbouring countries, Ethiopia has become one of the largest refugee-hosting countries in the world and the second largest in Africa, providing refuge to close to 1 million refugees from some 24 countries. While the South Sudanese are […]

Thousands of refugees have fled to Paris over the past several months, prompting heated debates on how to manage the escalating asylum seeker crisis. Many refugees are Eritreans, fleeing a tiny police state viewed as Africa’s North Korea.ADVERTISINGSPONSORISÉ PAR ADVERTISING PARTNERVidéo Sponsorisée En savoir plus Even in Paris, Eritreans fear the ‘mosquitoes’ – informers for […]

As it aims to stem the flow of migrants from Africa and bring about change in a dictatorship, the European Union is spending millions on projects built by people in forced conscription. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Jan. 8, 2020 5 BRUSSELS — The European Union spent 20 million euros last year in Eritrea, hoping to help stem […]

Eritrea is the origin of a significant share of the mixed migration flows seen both in the Greater Horn of Africa and farther afield in North Africa and Europe. The limited data available suggest up to 5,000 people leave the country every month. At the end of 2015, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees […]

It’s a hot day in Kent with calm waters lapping the shore off the shortest sea span between England and France. These are perfect conditions to move migrants across the world’s busiest shipping lane to where they hope to make a home. In the early mornings locals say they see people – even pregnant women – without […]

Reproduction and dissemination for educational or other non-commercial purposes is authorised without prior written permission from the copyright holders provided the source is fully acknowledged. The profiling exercise was the result of a partnership between CeSPI and UNHCR Data collection: CeSPI Regional profiling coordinator (UNHCR): Stephanie Matti The profiling exercise was funded by the UNHCR […]

Asylum Policy Changes Threaten Eritreans’ Rights (Nairobi) – The Ethiopian government’s changes to asylum procedures for Eritreans undermines their access to asylum and denies unaccompanied children necessary protection. The Ethiopian authorities should ensure that all Eritreans have the right to apply for asylum and publicly announce changes to its asylum and camp management policies. In late January 2020, the […]

Highlights On 19 August, the UN Refugee Agency commemorated World Humanitarian Day by saluting the courage of humanitarian workers and refugees who dedicate their time to serve other refugees. Fatima, a Sudanese refugee in Libya and a community health mobilizer, guides fellow refugees and helps them through difficulties and hardship. She works with UNHCR’s medical […]