Officials in South Korea aren’t saying who crossed 200 miles of ocean to reach its shores. But people who know Kwon Pyong say it wasn’t his first audacious move.
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U.K. Evacuates Asylum Seekers From Barge Over Bacteria in Water
Bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease were found on the Bibby Stockholm, a barge that began housing migrants this week as part of a hard-line government policy.
4 Nigerian Migrants Crossed the Atlantic on a Ship’s Rudder to Brazil
Four Nigerian stowaways hopped on a cargo ship not knowing where it was going, but hoping to find a place where they could claw out of poverty.
UK Moves First Group of Migrants to Barge
A small group of migrants was transferred to the Bibby Stockholm, a divisive symbol of the Conservative government’s immigration stance.
Protests Meet Bibby Stockholm, U.K. Barge for Asylum Seekers
Some of those protesting the Bibby Stockholm’s arrival in southern England wanted better treatment for refugees. Others opposed bringing migrants to the area. None wanted the barge.
Dutch Government’s Collapse Highlights Europe’s Migration Crisis
Prime Minister Mark Rutte resigned after his coalition partners rejected his tough new line on refugees, favoring his own political future, critics say, over compromise.
Dutch Government Collapses Over Immigration Disagreement
Prime Minister Mark Rutte, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, had struggled to reach an agreement with his coalition partners about migration, including more restrictions.
U.K. Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Is Unlawful, Court Rules
A three-judge court of appeals said the African country was not a safe country for migrants seeking asylum. The government is now expected to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Dark Incentives That Led to a Refugee Tragedy
To those who see refugees as a burden or threat, border security is a zero-sum game that can be “won” by keeping potential asylum seekers out or by forcing them into other countries.
A Wagner Fighter’s Escape to Norway Creates a Problem for His Host
Andrei Medvedev fought with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in Ukraine, then requested asylum in Norway. The authorities there must now weigh his plea against solidarity with Ukraine.