refugee crises

Normally traffickers transport refugees into Greece using inflatable dinghies that carry about 50 people. Wall Street Journal (Oct 29, 2015)

But any relief appeared temporary, with thousands more on their way in their search for safe haven from war and hardship. US News (Oct 22, 2015)

Dozens of Arab citizens of Israel have sneaked into Syria in recent years to join the civil war. US News (Oct 25, 2015)

Authorities are struggling to cope with a fresh surge of migrants arriving at the border between Germany and Austria. Washington Times (Oct 29, 2015)

Greek authorities daily rescue thousands of people fleeing violence and war from countries such as Syria and Afghanistan, but usually on a considerably smaller scale. Wall Street Journal (Oct 29, 2015)

Three migrants drowned off Lesbos on Sunday, while seven remain missing. US News (Oct 26, 2015)

Under EU asylum rules, member countries may under certain conditions send asylum seekers back to the country where they first entered the bloc. Wall Street Journal (Oct 29, 2015)

"At a moment when Greece is trying to recover economically, this influx is an extraordinary burden," he told Greek newspaper Ta Nea. BBC (Oct 29, 2015)

Much of his philanthropy aims to alleviate human suffering. Time (Oct 16, 2015)

The move was aimed at deterring asylum seekers from trying to reach Australia's shores by boat. BBC (Oct 22, 2015)

An Amnesty International report called Austria’s intake center in Traiskirchen “degrading” and “inhumane.” Slate (Sep 15, 2015)

Ultimately the mayor's attempt to expel the refugees was blocked, as evictions must be ordered by a court. BBC (Oct 21, 2015)

I was struck by the fact that despite enduring extreme hardship for weeks if not years, many of the refugees are filled with hope. Time (Oct 28, 2015)

As in so many other areas, Obama is more reactive than proactive, more a follower than a leader. Salon (Aug 22, 2015)