Solemn Anniversaries: The UN Refugee Convention turns 75

CounterPunch · 30 days ago

That grand old thing is getting on a bit. Still significant and still functioning wearily, the United Nations Refugee Convention of 1951 has suffered abuse, subversion and neglect from state parties. At times, it is only honoured in the breach. At other times, it is not honoured at all. After…

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Solemn Anniversaries: The UN Refugee Convention turns 75

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