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3 years ago
Poland will soon become overwhelmed as number of refugees climbs into million
There are growing calls for the U.S., which has only taken in a few hundred Ukrainian refuges so far, to accept more.
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Europe's embrace of Ukrainians shows 'double standard' for nonwhite refugees: Experts
Europe’s embrace of Ukrainian refugees starkly contrasts with a largely hostile response to refugees and asylum seekers from Africa and the Middle East.
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Refugee crisis worsens
The crisis in Ukraine is tearing families apart, and now the government is addressing concerns about discrimination. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports.
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Refugee crisis in Europe
The U.N. says the Russian attack on Ukraine has forced more than 420,000 people to flee the country. ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports on the families being ripped apart.
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Afghan refugees work to start a new life in the US
ABC News’ Juju Chang gains rare access inside the Amid Oman Village in New Mexico, where some Afghan refugees are learning the building blocks of living in the U.S.
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3 years ago
Biden admits historic low number of refugees, outside of Afghan evacuees
In the 2021 fiscal year, the U.S. admitted its lowest number of refugees in the program's over 40-year history, according to newly released State Department data.
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US refugee agency for children at risk of maxing out capacity
The agency tasked with connecting unaccompanied children to relatives or sponsors in the U.S. is nearing maximum capacity to hold the children before they are resettled.
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They saved thousands of migrants on the high seas, and may face prison for it
The case of the Iuventa boat is part of a trend of criminalizing volunteers helping migrants around Europe, say human rights groups.
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Displaced people figure reaches new high of 70.8 million ahead of World Refugee Day
According to a new report released by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, by the end of 2018 there were 70.8 million people forcibly displaced.
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World Refugee Day raises awareness to people displaced around the world
Founded by the UN, World Refugee Day brings attention to the struggles and misconceptions of refugees who are displaced from war and persecution.
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For the first time in 40 years, US resettles fewer refugees than rest of world
For the first time in almost 40 years, the United States is resettling fewer refugees than the rest of the world, according to a new study by Pew Research Center.
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7 years ago
'I feel like my life is empty:' Refugees suffer from mental illness on Greek islands
Aid groups struggle to keep up with the demand for mental treatment.
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Inside Lesbos' Moria camp, home to thousands of trapped refugees and migrants
ABC News visited the largest refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.
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7 years ago
Trump administration terminates program that united thousands of families fleeing violence in Central America
The so-called CAM program is one of several terminated under Trump.
7 years ago
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Trump administration implements new restrictions on refugee program as ban comes to an end
Trump signed an executive order this evening implementing the restrictions.
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Afghan refugee completes record-breaking solo round-the-world flight
She is the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single engine plane.
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Haunting images show Rohingya Muslim refugees washed up on shore after boat capsized
Some 500,000 Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh since August.
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Ben Stiller shares stories from meeting with refugee families in Jordan: 'America has to set the example'
Actor and director Ben Stiller is using his star power to draw attention to the global refugee crisis
8 years ago
8 years ago
Record Number of Refugees and Migrants Died in the Mediterranean This Winter, UNICEF Says
At least 1,354 migrants and refugees drowned this winter, UNICEF said.
8 years ago
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What We Know About the Refugee Resettlement Deal Obama Forged With Australia
Within days of Donald Trump’s election, the Australian government forged a refugee resettlement deal with the United States under President Barack Obama.
8 years ago
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US Holocaust Museum Urges Lawmakers to Protect Refugees 'Whatever Their National or Religious Identity'
But the statement makes no reference to Trump's executive order.
8 years ago
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How the Government Strives to Tell if a Refugee Applicant Is Lying About Being a Christian
President Trump said last week he would prioritize Christian refugees.
8 years ago
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For Hundreds of Thousands Fleeing War, Reaching Uganda Camp Means Safety
Uganda received nearly half a million refugees from South Sudan last year.
8 years ago
8 years ago
For Many, the European Dream Stops in Serbia
Refugees in Serbia are being trapped in freezing temperatures.
8 years ago
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UN: Freezing Temperatures in Europe Creating 'Dire' Situation for Refugees
The U.N. said the five refugees have frozen to death already this year.
8 years ago
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Paris Plans to Auction 'Love Locks' from the Pont des Arts Bridge in Support of Refugees
The city hopes to raise money to help the country's roughly 800,000 refugees.
8 years ago
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Mediterranean Migrant Drownings Reach Record High as Hundreds Drown off Libya
Up to 240 people are thought to have died after two boats capsized off Libya.
8 years ago
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Children in 'Jungle' Refugee Camp at Risk of Trafficking, Organizations Warn
The camp is unsafe for children, organizations warn.
8 years ago
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France Begins Removing Thousands From Squalid 'Jungle' Refugee Camp
The makeshift camp has become home to an estimated 8,000 refugees.
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'Forced From Home': Exhibit Shows Visitors What It's Like to Be a Refugee
This interactive exhibit in Washington sheds light on the struggles of refugees.
8 years ago
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President Obama Shares Emotional Video of Child Who Asked to Host Syrian Refugee
President Obama looks to make a different story on Syrian refugees go viral.
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London’s Parliament Square Transformed Into 'Life Jacket Graveyard'
More than 2,500 life jackets worn by refugees were placed in the square.
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White House Aims to Take In 110,000 Refugees in Next Fiscal Year
The White House hopes to welcome 110,000 refugees in the 2017 fiscal year.
8 years ago
8 years ago
Baby Born on Migrant Rescue Ship in Mediterranean Sea
Doctors Without Borders tweeted out a photo of the infant.
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Number of Child Refugees Has Doubled in Last Decade, UN Says
Almost one in 200 children is a refugee, UNICEF said.
8 years ago
8 years ago
Thousands of Refugees Rescued Off the Coast of Libya
Most of those rescued from overcrowded wooden boats were from Eritrea.
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2016 on Track to Be Deadliest Year for Refugees Trying to Reach Europe
More than 3,000 people have died on the journey to Europe so this year.
8 years ago
8 years ago
Wealthy Countries Doing 'Next to Nothing' for Record-High Number of Refugees: Report
Oxfam report shows poorer countries host most of the world's record-high number of refugees.
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