Published 05/01/2022   Statements Suspension of return
UNE finds that the general security situation in Gaza has now been sufficiently clarified. On the basis of this, UNE has decided to lift the suspension of the duty to return to Gaza.
Published 25/11/2021   Feature articles Health
An inhuman situation resulting from illness and resource shortage in an applicant's home country can constitute grounds for right of residence. This has not always been the case.
The duty to return to Ethiopia has been suspended until April 30th 2022. The police will not carry out forcible returns to Ethiopia during this period.
Published 16/11/2021   Feature articles Asylum/protection Health
No, usually not. But there are exceptions.
Published 11/10/2021   Feature articles Identity
Doubts or incorrect information about identity can result in rejection or a decision to revoke a permit. What are the assessments behind this?
Published 08/09/2021   Statements Afghanistan Suspension of return
The duty to return to Afghanistan has been suspended until January 31st 2022. The police will not carry out forcible returns to Afghanistan during this period.
Published 22/07/2021   Statements Suspension of return
The duty to return to Afghanistan, after receiving a rejection of application for a residence permit, has been temporarily suspended until September 15. This also means that the police will not carry out forcible returns to Afghanistan.
Published 24/06/2021   Statements Suspension of return
The duty to return to Gaza, after receiving a rejection of application for a residence permit, has been temporarily suspended. This also means that the police will not carry out forcible returns to Gaza.
As of 20.03.2022, UNE has processed 125 cases, of which 58 have received a permit in accordance with the temporary regulation for older asylum seekers with a long residence time in Norway.
The case of the Afghan atheist Josef Moradi has attracted a great deal of media attention. Less attention has been given to how UNE assesses asylum applications from atheists. This has given rise to misunderstandings about UNE's practice.