An official said she hoped that up to 5,000 migrants would participate in the voluntary scheme, which had caveats.
Tag: Immigration and Emigration
What Happens When the U.S. Outsources Asylum?
Instead of a court hearing, the Trump administration is giving Central Americans a chance to seek asylum — in Guatemala.
Supreme Court Revives ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy for Asylum Seekers
A federal appeals court had found that the policy, which was put in place early last year, violated federal and international law.
Coronavirus Pandemic, Angela Merkel, Markets: Your Thursday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Vigilantes in Greece Say ‘No More’ to Migrants
Frustrated and exhausted by the lingering problems from the 2015 crisis, Greeks once generous with refugees are turning hostile, some violently.
Greece Suspends Asylum as Turkey Opens Gates for Migrants
The military deployed troops to the Greek border with Turkey, warned migrants by text message not to cross and announced summary deportations.
Top U.K. Civil Servant Quits and Vows to Sue, Accusing Minister of ‘Vicious’ Behavior
Philip Rutnam said his treatment by Home Secretary Priti Patel was part of a pattern of abuse in the government, and accused her of fostering a climate of “fear.”
Erdogan Says, ‘We Opened the Doors,’ and Clashes Erupt as Migrants Head for Europe
Thousands of migrants in Turkey faced off with the riot police at the Greek border, and the Turkish leader lashed out at the E.U., saying it had not helped him manage a growing crisis in northern Syria.
At a Bar ‘Made by Africans,’ Migrants Put Down Roots in Mexico
With no easy path to the United States, migrants from around the world are settling in Mexico, creating diasporic communities with tastes of home.
Riot Police Pulled From Greek Islands After Clashes Over New Camps
Dozens of officers sent to guard sites for planned migrant camps were injured; two had shotgun wounds. Ten residents were also hurt in the escalating protests.