Unwelcome Refugees

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Pope Francis warned against a ‘paralysis of fear’ as European nations shift responsibility for taking care of people arriving by sea. Published On 22 Sep 202322 Sep 2023 Pope Francis has blasted the “fanaticism of indifference” that greets migrants seeking a better life, as he arrived in France amid a…

Kari Lake accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of threatening the West with "terrorist splinter cells" if the U.S. stops "funding Joe Biden's proxy war with Russia" in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday. The former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate was responding to comments Zelensky made during an interview…

There is an opportunity for Europe to lead the world in humanitarian responses and approaches to a crisis that is only going to grow. By choosing to hide behind political walls, the region is not only enacting economically counterproductive measures, it is pretending its obligations don’t exist...Read More

More than 80 years after Jewish refugees fled to Shanghai during World War II, an exhibition in New York City shines a light on their experiences, which, experts and advocates say, carries profound lessons today.  The exhibition “Shanghai, Homeland Once Upon a Time — Jewish Refugees and Shanghai” opened to…

The European Parliament’s recent decision to support Syrian refugees’ stay in Lebanon clearly violates Lebanon’s sovereignty, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Sunday.    “Lebanon is disappointed with the recent decision of the European Parliament. This decision is a clear violation of Lebanese sovereignty and does not consider the concerns…

Prime Minister Mark Rutte resigned after his coalition partners rejected his tough new line on refugees, favoring his own political future, critics say, over compromise. Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands leaving the Huis ten Bosch Palace on Saturday in The Hague.Credit...Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters July 8, 2023Updated 10:22…

The German parliament on Friday, June 23, passed legislation to open up new opportunities for job seekers from countries outside the EU and for many refugees who are already in the country. DW reported that the new immigration law reform is designed to encourage more people from outside the European Union…

MCLEAN, Va. – In recognition of World Refugee Day on June 20, Hilton has announced its commitment to hire an additional 1,500 refugees across Europe. Hilton made the announcement alongside the Tent Partnership for Refugees as part of the Tent Foundation European Business Summit, which took place in Paris on…

Egypt to Receive EUR 20 Million from EU to Support Sudanese Refugee Mass Arrival Photo Courtesy of Josep Borrell Fontelles Official Twitter Account European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has announced that the European Union will provide immediate assistance of EUR 20 million (EGP 677 million) to help Egypt…