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The situation of stateless persons in the Middle East and North Africa

Van Waas, L.E. (October, 2010).”The situation of stateless persons in the Middle East and North Africa”, UNHCR. This paper provides an overview of the situation of stateless persons in countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It provides an analysis of the underlying conditions that have shaped these states’ legislation and provides a … Continue reading The situation of stateless persons in the Middle East and North Africa

Global Detention Project Country Profiles

New GDP Detention Profiles http://www.globaldetentionproject.org/ Lebanon http://www.globaldetentionproject.org/countries/middle-east/lebanon/introduction.html Lebanon is host to some 500,000 refugees and asylum seekers, including more than 400,000 Palestinians, most of whom are registered with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The country has been a destination or transit state for immigrants and asylum seekers … Continue reading Global Detention Project Country Profiles