Chad: New law safeguards 480,000 refugees - Modern Diplomacy
Modern Diplomacy Published 3 months ago Refugees cross into Chad by foot from the Central African Republic (CAR). (file) © IOM/ Craig Murphy The UN refugee agency commended Chad on Friday for adopting its first-ever asylum law, which will enhance the protection of the nearly 480,000 refugees it is hosting by providing key elements for their socio-economic inclusion. The law, which was adopted on Thursday, ensures refugees and asylum-seekers fundamental protections, including freedom of movement, the right to work and access to healthcare, education and justice, accord...