The government greatly increased a grant to encourage more immigrants to return home. Critics say it sends the wrong message and, in any case, may not tempt many refugees.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
Some Gazans Say Polio Drive Is Futile While Israel Keeps Bombing
Palestinians living with the daily fear of Israeli strikes see a level of absurdity in the international drive to vaccinate their children.
U.N. and Britain Denounce Israeli Attack in Gaza That Killed U.N. Workers
Israel said the former school had become a haven for militants and released a list of men it said were Hamas fighters targeted in the attack.
How a U.N. Agency Became a Flashpoint in the Gaza War
UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, has survived 75 years of Israeli-Palestinian strife. Can it survive the latest conflict?
Israel Strikes in Part of Gaza Packed With Displaced People
An official with the Civil Defense in Gaza said the attack had killed at least 40. Israel said it had attacked militants.
U.N. Panel Calls for International Force in Sudan to Protect Civilians
The country’s brutal civil war has led to the killing, rape and torture of civilians, including children, as it threatens to destabilize neighboring countries.
Racing the Clock to Document ISIS Genocide of Iraq’s Yazidis
For years, a U.N. team has painstakingly exhumed mass graves, but now the Iraqi government is ordering it to leave. Many sites remain unexamined.
21 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Italy
Seven survivors were rescued from the boat that sank after leaving Libya. A crackdown by Italy has reduced migration, but not the high death rates that come with crossing the Mediterranean.
In a Kyiv Classroom, Cries for Help From Children Scarred by War
“They are like a bleeding wound, and no one sees it,” a schoolteacher said of her pupils, many of whom have fled frontline areas or lost family members in the fighting.
Germany’s State Elections Are Likely to Reveal a Still-Divided Country
Closely watched elections in the former East Germany are likely to reveal a still-divided country and yield a worrying challenge to Berlin.