UNHCR is deeply saddened by the deaths of two Eritrean asylum-seekers in Tripoli, Libya
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply saddened by the deaths of two Eritrean asylum-seekers, who are reported to have been shot inside their accommodation in Tripoli, Libya on Thursday, 9 January. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families and friends. The...
Asylum-seeker in Greece speaks out about the violence that upended her life
On her way home from work, a woman in Cameroon was attacked and raped by a pack of strangers. Now seeking asylum in Greece, she is raising her voice to help others. By Josie Le Blond in Lesvos, Greece The nightmare that forced Virginie Laure to flee Cameroon came at...
Sudanese asylum seeker escapes violence in Libya
A desperate journey to safety By Louise Donovan and Lauren La Rose Sudanese torture survivor trapped in Libya evacuated to Niger. His scars may be healing, but the memories of vicious beatings have not faded from Yasir’s memory. A native of Sudan, Yasir comes from an...