Britain’s exit from the European Union threatens to disrupt trade and potentially reinvigorate conflict between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Tag: Immigration and Emigration
What Is Hungary’s ‘Slave Law,’ and Why Has It Provoked Opposition?
Viktor Orban’s government has faced a united opposition and unusually sustained street protests after it increased the cap for overtime to 400 hours a year.
Trump Administration Says Migrants Seeking Asylum Must Wait in Mexico
Mexico reluctantly agreed to accept the immigrants while their cases are considered in court. The move could substantially reduce the number of people trying to gain entry into the United States.
U.S. Will Send Migrants Back to Mexico as They Wait on Asylum Claims
Mexico has essentially agreed to accept the decision, and will be forced to house thousands from other countries, particularly from Central America, as they await their decisions.
Denmark, With an Eye on Muslims, Requires New Citizens to Shake Hands
Lawmakers say the measure is aimed at those who refuse on religious grounds to touch members of the opposite sex. Some mayors plan to work around it.
Lens: Spices. Soil. Worn Photos. These Are the Objects Unidentified Migrants Left Behind.
Rocco Rorandelli captures the lives of the refugees and migrants who died crossing a river between Turkey and Greece through the things they carried
In Home Village of Girl Who Died in U.S. Custody, Poverty Drives Migration
Jakelin Caal Maquin, a 7-year-old girl who died in the custody of American officials, came from a poor Guatemalan village where many see emigration as the only escape from poverty.
Belgium’s Prime Minister Resigns After Revolt Over Migration
A government collapse would be a high-profile casualty in the wave of nationalist anger across Europe.
At War: In the United States, His Problem Wasn’t the Taliban. It Was Everything Else.
Afghans like Azizullah Sharifi wait years for an answer on their Special Immigrant Visa application. Those who do get approved face a whole new set of problems once they arrive in the United States.
Mexico’s Strategy for Dealing With Trump: Warn Him About China
Mexico has a plan to deal with migrants: develop Central America, ideally with U.S. help. If not, it may turn to China, a powerful player in the region.