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Annual asylum numbers plunge in industrialized states

24 February 2004

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UNHCR warns EU of looming asylum problem, proposes remedies

22 January 2004

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UNHCR sends relief convoy to aid Iran earthquake victims

29 December 2003

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Wendy Chamberlin appointed Deputy High Commissioner

12 December 2003

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Donors pledge record $358 million for UNHCR in 2004

8 December 2003

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UN refugee agency launches US$1 billion 2004 appeal

5 December 2003

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Lubbers warns EU asylum law may erode international standards

24 November 2003

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UNHCR grounds road trips in Afghanistan following murder of staff member

17 November 2003

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UNHCR staff member killed in Afghanistan, High Commissioner condemns attack

16 November 2003

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Lubbers says UNHCR is prepared to help in Sudan returns

12 November 2003

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UNHCR concerned by Australia's handling of boat people

11 November 2003

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Nansen Award winners condemn Tonelli murder

14 October 2003

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High Commissioner Filippo Grandi during an interview on the border between Moldova and Ukraine