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Fewer migrants without papers presenting for asylum in Germany

In Germany, the number of asylum seekers without a passport or other valid proof of identity is shrinking compared to a few years ago. However, about 45% of adults who sought protection for the first time in Germany last year still were unable to present official identification documents when lodging their application.

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Opposition to UK's 'Rwanda plan' stepped up

Opposition from organizations and individuals, against the UK government plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda to have their claims processed there, has increased once more this week. Two charities applied for an injunction at court; hundreds sent letters, and the LGBTQ migrant community spoke out about their fears of facing mistreatment in Rwanda.

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In pictures: Migrants in Tunis stage protest outside UNHCR

In front of the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Tunisian capital, dozens of migrants have been camping for several weeks in plastic tents. They want the UN to process their requests to be evacuated from the country.

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Denmark: Young women at risk of deportation to Syria

Young women are at greatest risk of being forced to return to Syria under Denmark's controversial policy towards Syrian refugees. The Danish government continues its selective policy towards refugees, largely depending on their origin.

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Terms and acronyms that asylum seekers need to know in France

French bureaucracy is notoriously complex, especially if the information is only available in French. This can make things difficult for migrants who have to learn what a lot of acronyms mean when they arrive. Here are a few of the most important terms to know.

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