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Fleeing violence, Nicaraguans seek safety in Costa Rica
13 Aug 2018 Escaping killings, rights violations and political tensions at home, thousands are claiming asylum across the Central American nation's southern border. -
UNHCR calls for urgent action as Central America asylum claims soar
5 Apr 2016 -
Nicaraguan parliamentarians pass key refugee legislation
5 Jun 2008 Nicaragua's parliament passes legislation to protect refugees after four years of lobbying and close collaboration between UNHCR and the government -
UNHCR helps Nicaragua interview 49 asylum seekers
23 Jan 2008 UNHCR has agreed to help process the asylum applications of 49 people from Africa, Asia and Cuba, some of whom arrived in Nicaragua by sea.