Ethiopia: UN Agency Chief Calls Ethiopia's Revised Refugee Law 'One of Most Progressive' in Africa

18 January 2019

Ethiopia has revised its existing refugee law, making it easier to obtain work permits, drivers' licenses and access primary school, a move being hailed by the head of the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR).

"The passage of this historic law represents a significant milestone in Ethiopia's long history of welcoming and hosting refugees from across the region for decades," said Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

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