As the Myanmar displacement crisis grows, governments in South and Southeast Asia must refrain from forced returns and work with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to ensure access and assistance to those seeking asylum.
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Greece Suspends Asylum as Turkey Opens Gates for Migrants
The military deployed troops to the Greek border with Turkey, warned migrants by text message not to cross and announced summary deportations.
UN human rights ruling may spur climate change asylum claims
The UN Human Rights Committee has determined that countries cannot deport people who have sought asylum due to climate-related threats.
Rahaf al-Qunun: Saudi teen granted asylum in Canada
A Saudi woman who fled her family and became stranded at Bangkok’s main airport is flying to Canada after being granted asylum status.