Tens of thousands clambered onto evacuation planes bound for Qatar. Many are now in limbo in overflowing processing centers, fearful of what comes next.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
An Afghan Refugee Built a Robot as a Message of Hope
As Afghans flee the Taliban, the experiences of a fellow countryman, Saidullah Karimi, warn of tough times ahead, but also carry a message of hope.
Giant Puppet of Syrian Refugee Angers Some on Walk Through Greece
“Little Amal” is on a 5,000-mile journey from Turkey to Britain to highlight the plight of Syrian refugees. But in Greece, some have objected to her presence, saying it could encourage more migrants.
Border Standoff Over Afghan Migrants Highlights E.U. Fears of New Influx
Belarus is accused of using migrants as a weapon against the European Union after a group of Afghans got trapped on its border with Poland, where the issue has become increasingly politicized.
A Swimmer’s Journey From Afghanistan to Refugee Camps to the Paralympics
Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.
Military Ramps Up Evacuations From Kabul, but Bottlenecks Persist
The Pentagon has increased the number of flights, but questions remain about whether the military can sustain the pace as the deadline to end the operation draws near.
How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.
U.S. officials are reluctant to provide an estimate of the one number that matters most in their stream of evacuation updates.
How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.
U.S. officials are reluctant to provide an estimate of the one number that matters most in their stream of evacuation updates.
Under Taliban Rule, Life in Kabul Transforms Once Again
Though the streets are quiet, Kabul residents describe a struggle to make ends meet in a reeling economy where banks and government offices are closed, and uncertainty reigns.
Biden’s Dilemma in Guatemala: Stop Corruption, or Migration?
President Biden promised to attack corruption in Central America head on, but that goal has taken a back seat to cooperating on stopping migrants from the region.