May 31 In post-pandemic Europe, migrants will face digital fortress By Derek Gatopoulos, Costas Kantouris, Associated Press The European Union has poured 3 billion euros into security tech research following the refugee crisis in 2015-16, when more than 1 million people — many escaping wars in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan — fled to Greece and on to… Continue reading
May 18 Spain, Morocco square off after 6,000 migrants arrive by sea By Aritz Parra, Associated Press Spain deployed its military to the Moroccan border Tuesday as thousands of Moroccans walked or swam onto European soil for the second day in a row after Rabat loosened border controls in a diplomatic spat. Continue reading
Apr 26 WATCH: Harris hosts Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei for virtual bilateral meeting By Associated Press Last month, Giammattei declared a “state of prevention” along the country’s border with Honduras, amid reports that a new migrant caravan might be forming in Honduras. Continue reading
Mar 06 U.S. gives hope to previously denied asylum seekers in camp By María Verza, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press The new opening for people previously denied came as Mexican authorities worked to close the improvised camp along the banks of the Rio Grande, across the border from Brownsville, Texas, that has housed thousands of asylum seekers over the more… Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 7:36 Palestinian refugees celebrate Biden-Harris win, hope for relief By Leila Molana-Allen, Connie Kargbo President-elect Biden's win was met with jubilation and hope for a better future among many of the thousands of Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon. But the reality may not be as rosy, with many other domestic and international priorities far… Continue watching
May 23 In Mexican border cities, many fear virus is coming from US By Jorge Rueda, María Verza, Associated Press Citing a threat of the coronavirus from Mexico, the Trump administration has banned hundreds of thousands of people from crossing the southern border with emergency measures that prohibit nonessential traffic and reject asylum seekers without a hearing. Continue reading
Mar 18 After closures at U.S.-Canada border, Trump says he’ll halt nonessential travel at southern border By Yamiche Alcindor White House officials said the northern border closings -- like the southern border plan being considered -- will not apply to American citizens, green-card holders and foreigners who already have legal rights to be here. Continue reading
Nov 30 Italian coast guard divers recover 7 bodies of migrants By Associated Press Italian coast guard divers on Saturday recovered the bodies of seven people in the sea off a tiny island where a boat crowded with migrants capsized a week earlier. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 7:14 The longer children are in detention, the more their health deteriorates, says DHHS Medical professionals and children’s welfare advocates have warned of health risks from detaining migrant children and separating them from family members. Now, a government agency has delivered a comprehensive report on the issue. Lisa Desjardins talks to Ann Maxwell, assistant… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 6:01 What 3 generations of a Filipino family prove about poverty and migration For some families, ensuring economic stability requires a wrenching choice: to leave children behind and find work abroad. Author Jason DeParle has written a book, “A Good Provider is One Who Leaves,” that traces three generations of a single Filipino… Continue watching