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US Refugee Crisis Raises Grave Human Rights Concerns
Despite having initially proclaimed a surge of refugees into the US a “humanitarian crisis,” President Obama has repeatedly made clear that he does not think Central American children qualified …
Struggling for Asylum, Refugees Face Bulldozers and Riot Police in Calais, France
Thousands of Middle Eastern and African refugees and migrants have built a camp in Calais, France, while seeking asylum.
Dangerous Weaponry Used on Refugees With No Legal Status in Calais, France
French security forces are shooting people with riot control weapons at close range and almost all the tear gas casings were out-of-date.
Who Profits From the Refugee Crisis?
When conflicts rage and civilians become refugees, the arms industry sells more weapons and has more money to influence policy.
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Decades of Xenophobia Shape US Response to Syrian Refugees
Republican leaders' opposition to resettling Syrian refugees in the US follows a historical xenophobic trend.
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Hearts, Minds and Body Counts: The Politics of El Salvador’s Security Crisis
The right wing in El Salvador is exacerbating violence for political gain.
Why Migration Should Be Central to Paris COP21 Climate Talks
Climate refugees and displaced peoples bear the brunt of environmental violence.
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Cutting Through the Helplessness of the Refugee Crisis
All those seeking refuge are now suspect and subject to fear, hatred and another layer of vulnerability, but there is still hope.
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Anti-Syrian Bigotry Sweeps Across the US
It's not the first time that such a wave of intolerance has swept over our nation.
Governors Have No Right to Exclude Syrian Refugees
Only the federal government has the power to decide if and where refugees can settle in the US.