UNHCR Expresses Profound Concern Over US Asylum Measures

The agency recognizes the U.S.'s historical commitment to welcoming refugees and supports broader reform efforts aimed at improving border management and asylum systems.

UNHCR's response to the new asylum measures announced by the United States reflects profound concern over the potential implications for individuals in need of international protection. The agency highlights the importance of upholding the right to seek asylum, emphasizing that any person with a well-founded fear of persecution should have access to safe territory and have their claim assessed before facing deportation.

While acknowledging the challenges faced by the United States in managing the influx of people at its borders, UNHCR underscores the importance of maintaining avenues for seeking protection, including through asylum processes. The agency recognizes the U.S.'s historical commitment to welcoming refugees and supports broader reform efforts aimed at improving border management and asylum systems.

UNHCR urges the United States to reconsider measures that could undermine the fundamental right to seek asylum and calls for adherence to international obligations in protecting individuals fleeing persecution and violence.