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Mediterranean takes record as most deadly stretch of water for refugees and migrants in 2011
31 Jan 2012 -
Boat tragedy off Moroccan coast, 4 dead, several boats rescued off Maltese, Italian and Libyan coasts
6 Dec 2011 -
Three face justice in Athens for attacks on foreigners
27 Sep 2011 A rare court trial brings charges for the stabbing of an Afghan asylum-seeker after a wave of racist attacks. -
As states increase border controls, UNHCR calls for sensitivity for those fleeing persecution
7 Jan 2011 -
UNHCR urges EU investment in asylum support for Greece
26 Oct 2010 -
UNHCR urges Greece to step up implementation of asylum reform
21 Sep 2010 UNHCR calls on Greece to accelerate implementation of its planned asylum reform. This is in light of the absence of a functioning asylum system. -
UNHCR says asylum situation in Greece is 'a humanitarian crisis'
21 Sep 2010 -
Sixteen people drowned attempting to cross the Evros river border between Turkey and Greece
1 Jul 2010 -
UNHCR chief Guterres backs planned Greek asylum reform
20 Jan 2010 UNHCR welcomes plans by the Greek government to undertake an ambitious reform of the country's asylum system and pledges full support.