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United Nations overwhelmingly passes refugee pact

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi Source: AP

The non-binding Global Compact on Refugees aims to provide assistance to people who flee their home countries because of conflict or persecution.


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By Greg Dyett

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The non-binding Global Compact on Refugees aims to provide assistance to people who flee their home countries because of conflict or persecution.



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