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Last groups to leave for Britain as Sangatte closure looms
13 Dec 2002 Two final buses are set to leave the French reception centre for Britain under a burden-sharing agreement, joining 1,077 other residents who have so far been transferred elsewhere in France or the United Kingdom. UNHCR winds down its Sangatte operations ahead of the December 30 closure. -
Sangatte: Burden-sharing agreement swings into action
6 Dec 2002 -
France: Sangatte progress, concern on repatriations
29 Nov 2002 -
Afghans deported from France despite UNHCR progress at Sangatte
29 Nov 2002 The UN refugee agency has expressed concerns over the deportation of eight Afghan asylum seekers from France. In a separate development, it has reported that the registration of people at Sangatte reception centre is going smoothly and could be completed by early January. -
France: steps toward solutions at Sangatte
22 Nov 2002 -
UNHCR reports progress in Sangatte
22 Nov 2002 The UN refugee agency has started systematic interviews with residents of the Sangatte reception centre. It says progress is being made on finding solutions for vulnerable cases, family reunion cases and some others in need of refugee protection. -
Sangatte: UNHCR establishes permanent presence
18 Oct 2002 -
Solution found for first group of Sangatte residents
18 Oct 2002 Five Afghans in the controversial French centre have gone home to Afghanistan, becoming the first beneficiaries of the recent voluntary repatriation agreement between UNHCR and the French and Afghan governments. -
UNHCR clarifies role in Sangatte operation
27 Sep 2002 The UN refugee agency will provide information, one-to-one interviews and counselling to the inhabitants of the controversial refugee centre in France, advising them on their best realistic options. In a related development, the agency is working on two separate tripartite agreements with the governments of France and the United Kingdom on the voluntary repatriation of Afghans.