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Migrations Transsahariennes vers l'Afrique du Nord et l'UE: Origines Historiques et Tendances Actuelles
Née de dynamiques historiques et structurelles, la migration transsaharienne résiste aux politiques de fermeture des frontières européennes et nord-africaines.
The Lebanese Crisis and Its Impact on Immigrants and Refugees
The 2006 war in Lebanon displaced nearly 1 million people and exposed the precarious status of migrant workers and refugees lacking legal protections.
Spotlight on Refugees and Asylees in the United States
The United States admitted nearly 54,000 refugees and granted asylum to 25,000 people in 2005.
Central Americans and Asylum Policy in the Reagan Era
Reagan-era foreign policy drove U.S. asylum approvals for Salvadorans and Guatemalans below 3 percent in 1984.
The New 'Boat People': Ensuring Safety and Determining Status
This report examines the approaches to interception and rescue of “boat people,” and evaluates their distinct humanitarian needs as well as possible solutions to maritime migration.
Asylum Applications Drop Sharply
Asylum applications fell 40 percent from 2001 to 2004, driven by restrictive policies, interceptions at sea, and fewer people needing protection.
Interview with Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Newly appointed UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres called for separating asylum from security debates and improving public outreach.
The United States Refugee Admissions Program: Reforms for a New Era of Refugee Resettlement
After a steep post-9/11 decline, the U.S. refugee resettlement program is at a crossroads, needing structural reforms to build a more flexible, responsive system.
Drop in Asylum Numbers Shows Changes in Demand and Supply
Asylum applications across industrialized countries reached a 16-year low in 2004, as conflicts stabilized and restrictions tightened.
Presidential Budget, State of the Union Address Immigration Issues
President George W. Bush proposed major immigration enforcement increases in his FY 2006 budget.