Blocked roads, cut communications, intensifying combat: Aid groups say they stand ready to help people caught in the Ethiopian fighting, if only they could.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
After War Between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Peace Sees Winners and Losers Swap Places
A deal brokered by Russia ended the fighting for now over Nagorno-Karabakh, leaving Armenians to pack up and burn their houses as they retreat, while Azerbaijanis plan a return to long-lost lands.
At Least 74 Drown in Wreck Off Libya, U.N. Agency Says
A rubber raft crowded with at least 120 migrants sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday. The craft was on a notoriously dangerous route for refugees trying to reach European shores.
Syria Seeks Return of Refugees, but They Fear Leader’s Wrath
President Bashar al-Assad said the millions of citizens who fled during the war have been blocked from coming back. But he left out the main reason they are staying away: Mr. al-Assad himself.
With Village Beheadings, Islamic State Intensifies Attacks in Mozambique
The United Nations called for an investigation into reports of many people beheaded in northern Mozambique, where Islamist insurgents have stepped up a brutal campaign.
Biden’s Policy Challenges in China, Israel, Mexico and Other Countries
President Trump will be handing Joseph R. Biden Jr. a difficult cleanup act in America’s relations with many countries. But it may not take much for Mr. Biden to improve the mood.
Russian Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Turkish-Backed Rebels in Syria
Analysts say the assault, which violated a seven-month truce, could be seen as a warning to Ankara.
As China Clamps Down, Activists Flee Hong Kong for Refuge in the West
China calls them “violent criminals.” Asylum seekers from Hong Kong are the latest catalyst for deteriorating relations between Beijing and Western countries.
In Azerbaijan, Pain and Loss Drive Fever for War With Armenia
As the country’s soldiers advance in the conflict with Armenia, every “liberated” territory is celebrated and tens of thousands of refugees plan their return to lost lands.
Refugees Who Assisted U.S. Military Denied Entry Into U.S.
President Trump has reduced the flow of refugees into the country to a trickle, and even Iraqis and Afghans who risked their lives for American service members have been cut off.