Satellite Photos Show Rapid Growth Of Syrian Refugee Camps
Fighting in northwest Syria has forced hundreds of thousands of people — many of them women and children — to seek shelter along the border.
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Gov. Greg Abbott Says New Refugees Won't Be Allowed To Settle In Texas
"Texas has carried more than its share in assisting the refugee resettlement process," Abbott, a Republican, said in a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday.
Reporters Pick Their Favorite Global Stories Of The Decade
The topics range from a ticking time bomb in the Arctic to the art of taking selfies in an ethical way. Here are the stories selected by our contributors.
Syrian Kurdish Refugees Say Kurdish Forces Tried To Prevent Them From Fleeing To Iraq
"They told us, even if you stand here for 100 years, we are not going to let you cross," one refugee who made it to an Iraqi camp tells NPR. Many have resorted to paying smugglers to help them cross.
Turkey's Invasion of Syria Worsens A Humanitarian Crisis
A front-line hospital was abandoned Friday as up to 100,000 people fled Turkey's ground and air offensive.
A Simple Way To Make Toilets Friendlier For Women In Refugee Camps
On a visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, a toilet expert was thrilled to find a thoughtful innovation.
Popular Refugee Resettlement Programs Closing Under Trump Administration
The number of refugees being allowed into the U.S. is the lowest it's been since 1980. Some smaller resettlement agencies particularly in rural states are closing putting refugees' lives further in limbo.
A German Politician's Assassination Prompts New Fears About Far-Right Violence
Walter Lübcke, who supported Angela Merkel's open-door refugee policy, was shot in the head in June. Political leaders and experts on extremism suggest Germany's far-right party may share some blame.
Forced To Demolish Their Own Homes, Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Seek New Shelter
Lebanon requires refugees to live in shelters made of canvas or wood. A new military decree directs them to demolish concrete walls over 3 feet high by July 1. Many don't know where they'll live next.
Nearly 71 Million People Forcibly Displaced Worldwide As Of 2018, U.N. Report Says
The record number headlined the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees' annual "Global Trends" report published Wednesday, just a day before World Refugee Day.