Publications
Overview of the Implementation of Safe Country Concepts
Situational Update No 22
This report presents the state of play of EU+ countries implementing safe country concepts in the processing of asylum applications. The biannual overview is published in January and July. This report covers January-June 2025.
Country Guidance: Explained
This updated document outlines the general guidance and methodological framework, on which the EUAA country guidance documents are based. The country-specific common analysis and guidance notes should be read in conjunction with the 'Country Guidance: explained'.
COI Report - Sudan: Country Focus
The report provides an update of the EUAA COI report: Sudan - Country Focus 2024 and it is divided into three parts. The first chapter presents an overview of Sudan's historical context, state structure, judicial system and human rights situation.
Country Guidance: Iran
This country guidance document provides an in-depth analysis of the situation in Iran, focusing on the key elements of qualification for international protection.
COI Report – Pakistan: Country Focus
The report provides an overview of the country, covering aspects such as geography, ethnic groups, and the state structure.
Country Guidance: Iraq
This country guidance document provides an in-depth analysis of the situation in Iraq, focusing on the key elements of qualification for international protection.
Country Guidance: Methodology
This methodology encompasses the development, review and update of country guidance.
COI Report - Syria: Country Focus
This report provides an update of Syria - Country Focus (October 2023). It describes the profiles who can potentially be targeted by the government and outlines the socioeconomical situation with special focus on the cities of Damascus, Latakia and Tartous.
COI Report – Nigeria: Country Focus
The report provides an overview of the situation in Nigeria in the period 1 January 2023 – 31 March 2024, focusing on security issues and selected profiles relevant for international protection.
Country Guidance: Afghanistan
This country guidance document provides an in-depth analysis of the situation in Afghanistan, focussing on the key elements of qualification for international protection.