Refugees

POLITICS May 23

Biden admin slammed for 'doubling down' on alleged Gaza refugee plans

A Republican senator shared her dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's response to concerns of dozens of lawmakers regarding potential refugees from Gaza.

Africa May 9

Tent camps razed and activists arrested as Tunisia clamps down on migrants

After Tunisian authorities targeted migrants with demolition of tent camps and arrests this week, activists seeking better migrant rights staged a sit-in in front of EU headquarters.

Lebanon May 2

EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration

The EU has announced an aid package of about $1.06 billion for Lebanon, which will largely go to boosting border control in order to halt the flow of migrants and asylum seekers to Italy and Cyprus.

Media May 2

Biden admin condemned for considering plans to accept Palestinian refugees: ‘A nation committing suicide’

Commentators across social media criticized the Biden administration for considering allowing refugees from a region known for widespread support of terrorists.

Lebanon April 30

UN migration agency chief warns number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will keep rising

The head of the U.N.'s migration agency warned the number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will likely continue rising as donors cut back on aid; many refugees are heading to Cyprus.

Brazil April 25

Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon

Nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania were buried Thursday in a solemn ceremony in the Brazilian city of Belem; fishermen found the boat carrying the bodies on April 13 in Brazil.

Turkey April 23

EU unable to determine impact of refugee funds given to Turkey, auditors say

European Union auditors have said they are unable to determine the impact of the billions of euros the bloc gave to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria.

Europe April 2

Cyprus' president calls on EU to take action against influx of Syrian refugees from Lebanon

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides announced Tuesday his request that the EU take action to stop an influx of Syrian refugees from Lebanon's shores.

Israel March 22

Why Mideast neighbors won't offer refuge to Palestinians stuck in Gaza war zone

Increasingly desperate Palestinian civilians appear to be stuck in the war-torn Gaza Strip, with nearby Arab countries keeping their doors firmly closed.

Israel March 6

World, UN signal no exit for civilians caught up in Gaza war: 'Politically toxic'

Millions of refugees from other conflicts have been resettled both around the globe, but offering Palestinians from Gaza an escape route is a thorny issue.