Sara Mardini, a Syrian refugee turned activist, is among 24 people facing charges. Amnesty International has called the case “farcical.”
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
In Mexico, Biden Looks for Help With Migrants and Stronger Partnership
The migration tide loomed large at the president’s summit meeting with the leaders of Mexico and Canada. All three want to steer away from the rancor of the Trump years.
Biden Announces Major Crackdown on Illegal Border Crossings
President Biden, who is under pressure to confront a surge in migration at the border, said he would visit El Paso on Sunday.
Nicaragua no era un país de emigrantes. Ahora la historia es distinta
Cientos de miles de nicaragüenses han huido de su país en los últimos años, para escapar de la pobreza y la represión de un gobierno cada vez más autoritario.
Nicaraguans Join the Mass of People Migrating to the US
Hundreds of thousands of Nicaraguans have fled their country in recent years, escaping poverty and repression under an increasingly authoritarian government.
U.N. Fears 180 Rohingya Refugees in Stranded Boat Are Dead
Families lost contact weeks ago with their relatives on the boat, the U.N. refugee agency says, while at least some of those on another boat adrift for weeks appear to have been rescued.
Boat With at Least 160 Rohingya Refugees Is Stranded at Sea
The U.N. called on countries in South Asia to rescue those on the vessel, who have been without food for weeks after leaving Bangladesh.
Angelina Jolie Ending Her UN Work
Ms. Jolie, who had worked with the organization for 21 years, said she wanted to connect more directly with refugees and local groups.
Poland Wants Ukrainian Refugees to Pay Some Housing and Food Costs
Poland has taken in more Ukrainians fleeing the war than any other European country and by the end of the year will have also spent more on services for them.
In Iraq’s Mountains, Iranian Opposition Fighters Feel the Squeeze
The armed groups, which have trained in the Kurdistan region for decades, face attacks from Iran and pressure from the Iraqi government to give up their weapons.