Many are asylum seekers but are being forced to wait in Mexico, where their lives may be at risk.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
U.N. Asks for Record Funds for Aid Programs
Citing wars and the effects of climate change that have produced a flood of refugees, the agency is seeking nearly $30 billion for humanitarian relief in 2020.
In Syria, Health Workers Risk Becoming ‘Enemies of the State’
Physicians for Human Rights corroborates claims that Bashar al-Assad’s government has criminalized giving care to its enemies, a violation of international law.
Australia Revokes Medical Evacuations for Offshore Detainees
The government called the policy, enacted just 10 months ago, a “back door” to let refugees into the country. Human rights advocates denounced the repeal as shameful.
Arabic-Language Version of ‘Sesame Street’ Will Debut 3 New Muppets
The show, “Ahlan Simsim,” which means “Welcome Sesame” in Arabic, aims to tackle the trauma facing refugee children in the Middle East.
Greece Announces Steps to Shut Down Notorious Refugee Camps
The government’s plan to redistribute asylum seekers was presented as a more humane alternative, but it was also clearly intended to deter new arrivals.
Refugee and Author Detained by Australia Is Given Visa to Travel
Behrouz Boochani, who was held for years as part of Australia’s offshore immigration detention program, arrived in New Zealand for a literary festival.
Myanmar Genocide Lawsuit Is Filed at United Nations Court
Gambia, on behalf of Rohingya Muslims, opens an international dispute with Myanmar in an effort to have the country’s leadership tried for genocide.
Head of U.N. Palestinian Agency Resigns Amid Inquiry
Pierre Krahenbuhl stepped down after being told that he would be temporarily replaced while a misconduct investigation was pending.
Under Trump, Iraqis Who Helped U.S. in War Are Stalled in Refugee System
Just 4,000 have been deemed eligible to enter the United States over the next year, and a slowdown in the screening process means far fewer are likely to come.