The U.S. Sanctions Myanmar Over the Ethnic Cleansing of Rohingya (in Photos)
The new sanctions are the toughest U.S. action so far in response to Myanmar's ongoing human rights abuses.
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Viewfinder: Afghan Refugees Arrive in Greece
Migrants from Afghanistan arrive on the Greek island of Lesbos on August 6th, 2018, after crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey on a dinghy.
As Asylum Seekers Head to Canada, Concerns Among the Local Indigenous Population Grow
An influx of refugees into Manitoba has raised concern among indigenous Canadians about how limited governmental resources will be distributed between the groups.
Is the Trump Administration Hindering Asylum Seekers by Making It Harder to Tell Who Qualifies?
The administration hasn't been shy about changing the law, but more hidden changes have taken place too.
‘They Are in a State of In-Between’: What Life Is Like for Sudanese Refugees in Israel
In Israel, many African asylum-seekers find themselves in a country that refuses to offer them a home.
Federal Officials Have Lost Track of Nearly 1,500 Migrant Children
The Department of Health and Human Services lost track of nearly 1,500 migrant children that it placed with sponsors in the United States, a top official with HHS told Congress on Thursday.
Venezuela’s Hunger Crisis Spills Into Colombia
At least 660,000 Venezuelan migrants have fled the country due to internal strife, but they are not finding relief in their neighboring country.
Viewfinder: Congolese Refugees Cross Lake Albert Seeking Safety In Uganda
Refugees from Tchomia in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrive on boat at the Nsonga landing site on April 9th, 2018, in Nsonga, Uganda.
Creating a More Sustainable Refugee Camp
In Portugal, a group of environmentalists and social planners is trying to model a more ecological design for refugee settlements.
Colombia Fails to Cope With Venezuela’s Refugee Crisis
With crisis-stricken Venezuela spilling refugees into Colombia and Brazil, politically expedient deportations make the situation worse.