E
D
Ω
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8.
Generally, in Africa UNHCR's mandate is governed by
the 1969 OAU Convention definition of "refugee" whereas
elsewhere it is governed by the 1951 Convention/1967
Protocol definition, unless specifically extended by an
UNGA resolution.
REFERENCES
A - 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of
Refugees
B
1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of
Refugees
1969 OAU Convention governing the specific
aspects of refugee problems in Africa
Report of the UN High Commission for
Refugees A/39/12
UNGA Resolution 40/117, 40/132-136, 40/138
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