UN Warns Against Politicizing Asylum
The United Nations has warned of the increasing politicization of refugee issues and the restriction of people's right to seek protection, as the displacement of hundreds of millions worldwide continues. The number of displaced persons reached 117.8 million by the end of 2025. Additionally, funding to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees decreased by 35% last year, resulting in job cuts and a decline in its capacity to protect asylum seekers. Officials have called for an end to the displacement crisis through fundamental solutions, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the rights of refugees fleeing persecution—particularly from Syria, Ukraine, and Venezuela. They also pointed out that the reduction in funding adversely affects efforts to evacuate and provide protection for these individuals.
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