After the fatal stabbing, which prosecutors say was committed by a Syrian who was rejected for asylum, the city of Solingen finds itself at the center of a longstanding debate over migrants.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
In Lebanese Refugee Community, People See Hope in Hamas
In Ein al-Hilweh, Lebanon, long mired in poverty and despair, Hamas recruitment is up and the downtrodden air has given way to defiance and celebration.
The War in Gaza Is Making Thousands of Orphans
Extended families, hospital staff and volunteers are stepping in to care for Gaza’s many newly orphaned children, some of whom are injured, traumatized and haunted by memories of their parents.
Attack by Israeli Settlers in West Bank Sends Palestinians Fleeing
Residents of the village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank say one Palestinian man was killed by rampaging settlers. Israel’s military confirmed the village was attacked.
The UN Calls for a Temporary Truce to Fight Polio in Gaza
Secretary General António Guterres’s public comments came just before Gazan health authorities announced the first case of the disease in the enclave in many years.
Ukraine’s Incursion Into Kursk Region of Russia Flips the Script on Putin
The reality of 130,000 displaced Russians and a chaotic official response may begin to puncture the official line that Russia is steadily heading toward victory.
Ceasefire Talks on Sudan’s Civil War Open in Switzerland
The American-backed talks in Switzerland, which started on Wednesday, aim to halt a catastrophic civil war. But only one side has turned up.
UK Asylum Seekers Are Still on Edge After the Far-Right Riots
Abdulmoiz, an asylum seeker from Sudan, feared for his life when far-right rioters tried to set fire to the hotel where he was housed. The violence has eased, but he is still afraid.
Israel Criticized After Strike Kills Scores in Gaza
Israeli officials defended the attack on a former school compound, saying Hamas was using it as a base for military operations in Gaza City.
The Olympics’ Toughest Act: Balancing Sports and Politics
The Olympics have long been a stage for political expression, for athletes who take the opportunity. Some do, while others choose to focus strictly on their sport.