21.12.2019, InfoMigrants

Only 14% of all refugees from Arab region are in Europe: UN report

According to the latest 2019 Situation Report on International Migration in the Arab Region from the UNHCR, in mid-2018 the UNHCR recognized 8.7 million refugees originating from the Arab region; over nine million refugees have sought protection within the region. The Arab region is also the originator of about 14% of those refugees who make their way to Europe. The Arab region comprising 18 countries hosts 15% of all migrants and refugees worldwide; it is currently seeing "unprecedented levels of migration." Despite these high levels, the majority of migrants and refugees stay within the region. To date, Europe has received only 14% of all refugees originating from Arab countries. read more

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Region(s): Mittlerer Osten, Naher Osten, Europa