Refugees March 10 Former Iraqi refugee living in Texas pleads guilty to conspiring to support ISIS Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, 28, pleaded guilty to creating and developing logos for ISIS’s media wing, known as the Kalachnikov team.
JD Vance January 26 JD Vance clashes with CBS anchor over unvetted refugees: 'I don't want that person in my country' Vice President JD Vance discussed several political topics in a combative interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan Sunday morning.
Politics January 23 Veterans groups ask Trump to reconsider immigration executive order, cite impacts on Afghan partners Veterans groups sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Thursday, asking him to to reconsider an executive order that could impact Afghan interpreters and their families.
POLITICS May 23 Biden admin slammed for 'doubling down' on alleged Gaza refugee plans A Republican senator shared her dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's response to concerns of dozens of lawmakers regarding potential refugees from Gaza.
Africa May 9 Tent camps razed and activists arrested as Tunisia clamps down on migrants After Tunisian authorities targeted migrants with demolition of tent camps and arrests this week, activists seeking better migrant rights staged a sit-in in front of EU headquarters.
Lebanon May 2 EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration The EU has announced an aid package of about $1.06 billion for Lebanon, which will largely go to boosting border control in order to halt the flow of migrants and asylum seekers to Italy and Cyprus.
Media May 2 Biden admin condemned for considering plans to accept Palestinian refugees: ‘A nation committing suicide’ Commentators across social media criticized the Biden administration for considering allowing refugees from a region known for widespread support of terrorists.
Lebanon April 30 UN migration agency chief warns number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will keep rising The head of the U.N.'s migration agency warned the number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will likely continue rising as donors cut back on aid; many refugees are heading to Cyprus.
Brazil April 25 Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon Nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania were buried Thursday in a solemn ceremony in the Brazilian city of Belem; fishermen found the boat carrying the bodies on April 13 in Brazil.
Turkey April 23 EU unable to determine impact of refugee funds given to Turkey, auditors say European Union auditors have said they are unable to determine the impact of the billions of euros the bloc gave to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria.
Europe April 2, 2024 Cyprus' president calls on EU to take action against influx of Syrian refugees from Lebanon Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides announced Tuesday his request that the EU take action to stop an influx of Syrian refugees from Lebanon's shores.
Israel March 22, 2024 Why Mideast neighbors won't offer refuge to Palestinians stuck in Gaza war zone Increasingly desperate Palestinian civilians appear to be stuck in the war-torn Gaza Strip, with nearby Arab countries keeping their doors firmly closed.
Israel March 6, 2024 World, UN signal no exit for civilians caught up in Gaza war: 'Politically toxic' Millions of refugees from other conflicts have been resettled both around the globe, but offering Palestinians from Gaza an escape route is a thorny issue.
Middle East February 8, 2024 13 Sudanese migrants dead, 27 missing after boat sinks in Mediterranean At least 13 Sudanese migrants have been confirmed dead and 27 others have been reported missing after a small metal boat carrying them sank off the Tunisian coast Thursday.
Afghanistan February 6, 2024 Afghan diplomat shuns Taliban rule by refusing to leave post, calls on West to 'mobilize' against abuses As the Taliban issues increased restrictions that deprive Afghan women of their basic human rights, a sole female diplomat from the former government continues to uphold her ambassadorial duties.
Media February 4, 2024 'Shadows in the Dark' director stresses plight of those with no proof of identity, sounds off on border talks A human rights activist talks about her new documentary, "Shadows in the Dark," which highlights the plight of identity-less individuals around the world.
Asia December 21, 2023 At least 5 Rohingya refugee boats detected off Indonesian coast Indonesian officials on Thursday reported that at least five boats packed with Rohingya refugees are approaching its western coast in Aceh province.
UNITED NATIONS October 31, 2023 UN tells world governments not to repatriate escaped North Korean refugees The United Nations is calling on member countries to refrain from repatriating escaped North Korean refugees.
North Korea October 24, 2023 China forcibly repatriates hundreds of escaped North Koreans, US ambassador warns The Chinese Communist Party is apprehending and repatriating North Korean citizens escaping the nation's oppressive regime, U.S. officials claim.
Africa October 20, 2023 Education for Rwanda’s refugee children under threat due to reduced UN funding A United Nations agency has announced massive funding cuts that would jeopardize the education, food, and health care for tens of thousands of refugees in Rwanda.
UNITED NATIONS October 13, 2023 UN refugee agency: Gaza becoming a 'hellhole' on the 'brink of collapse' The United Nations is saying conditions in Gaza are dire amid Israeli demands for over 1 million civilians to evacuate the northern area of the territory.
Israel October 11, 2023 Florida-based nonprofit evacuates Americans from Israel, asks 'where is' State Dept Florida-based Project DYNAMO has participated in evacuation operations in Afghanistan, Maui and Ukraine, and has now set its infrastructure and efforts to Israel.
Europe August 30, 2023 Asylum shelters in Belgium to no longer accept single men to make room for women, children To make room for families seeking protection from persecution back home, Belgium’s asylum shelters will no longer provide accommodation to single men.
Afghanistan July 11, 2023 2 children die in Afghanistan as families flee Taliban demolition of shantytown homes, aid group says An international aid group said at least two children have died as the Taliban demolished a shantytown in the capital city of Kabul. The demolition left about 1,700 people homeless.
Pakistan June 20, 2023 Group slams Pakistani government, alleges frivolous arrests of Afghan refugees Amnesty International has called for the Pakistani government to cease what it describes as "arbitrary arrests" and other mistreatment of the country's Afghan refugees.
Africa June 8, 2023 5 Africans dead, dozens feared missing in migrant boat wreck off Tunisian coast Dozens of African migrants are believed to be missing and five have been confirmed dead after three boats sank off the coast of Sfax, Tunisia.
Italy May 26, 2023 Italian rescuers find no trace of distressed vessel carrying 500 migrants in Mediterranean A boat carrying 500 migrants across the Mediterranean Sea that was reportedly in distress is still unaccounted for, according to Italian and Libyan authorities.
Europe May 25, 2023 Doctors Without Borders condemns Greece's treatment, deportations of migrants Doctors Without Borders, a prominent NGO, has condemned the Greek government for its alleged mistreatment and illegal deportation of migrants arriving on the island of Lesbos.
United Kingdom April 5, 2023 Britain to house 500 migrants on barge docked off English coast The British government announced Wednesday that 500 migrants who have arrived in the commonwealth will be housed on a barge docked off England's southern coast.
Europe March 30, 2023 Cyprus relocates 76 Afghan, Syrian migrants to France Cypriot officials reported 76 Afghan and Syrian migrants were relocated to France as part of an international agreement to ease the current burden on Mediterranean countries.
