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Paris-Stalingrad: The city of light from the perspective of an undocumented refugee
In the Stalingrad neighbourhood, not very far from the Arc de Triomphe, hundreds of refugees camp to sleep in the street, waiting in front of the government building where they need to apply for papers.
Refugee numbers worldwide hit record high: UN
For first time ever, number of displaced people reached 70.8 million end 2018, according to UNHCR
Council of Europe slams Greece over refugee camp conditions
Al-Sisi meets UNHCR to discuss refugee situation in Egypt
UN official strongly backed Egypt’s demand for more funds to continue refugee support
Mediterranean refugee rescues spark EU dispute
A politicised Cannes Festival reflects on immigration crisis
Some of the films can be considered explicit messages to world leaders in hope of reconsidering policies related to refugees
Donald Trump temporarily suspends US refugee admissions program, calls for ‘extreme vetting’
Civil rights groups have branded the executive order as inhumane, but discriminating based on religion may not be outlawed.
European cooperation integral to solving the refugee crisis
It is possible to find better solutions if all European countries dealt with this issue together, says Elona Müller-Preinesberger
I work to return the favour granted to me by Germany: Iranian refugee and translator
Refugees have high expectations of their new country, we let them do as they will even if it goes against the nature of German society, so as to not be accused of racism, says Mitra Robeer
Trials and tribulations of the Right of Asylum
Everything about the life of an asylum seeker has two sides. The dreams that refugees may have of a Promised Land can shape their destiny, making them indignant or satisfied. If they are looking for safety and the right to a better life, then they would be grateful towards Germany, its renowned bureaucracy and the …
Health Ministry, UNHCR sign MOU on refugees in Egypt
The UN high commissioner for refugees is meeting with high-level Egyptian officials during his visit to Cairo
Angela Merkel: crazy woman receives assistance from competitors
It is clear for those visiting Germany, reading about it, or working in or with it over recent years, that the refugee issue is no longer an internal matter only related to experts or whoever is interested. The issue seems to be an obsession, illness, or symptom of an incurable illness that will sweep all …
The flight out of Egypt
Egypt is becoming a key transit country for refugees wanting to travel across the Mediterranean. Even more Egyptians seem to be leaving their country. Now the EU is planning a refugee agreement with Cairo
Can Egypt secure $7bn in refugee support?
Changing political landscape may make Egypt the preferred partner in the refugee crisis
UNHCR spokesman: EU must do more for refugee children
Children make up nearly half of refugees worldwide. DW’s Kathleen Schuster spoke with the UNHCR’s Babar Baloch about the perils that children face as refugees.
Timbered houses and refugee homes: how an open-air museum serves as a time capsule
Many open-air museums in Germany reconstruct daily life as it was in olden days. But in Kommern, it is not just about the maintenance of centuries old monuments but about highlighting more recent architecture as well.
Many Europeans worry about refugee terrorists, poll says
Almost two thirds of participants in an international survey agreed with a statement saying that some of the refugees entering their countries were disguised terrorists. Opinions on border policies are more divided.
Egyptian Model UN’s suggestions to solve refugee and water crises are accepted
We wanted to show the world that Egypt is not the violent, war-ridden place the media makes it out to be, says member of MUN delegation
Slovakia’s EU presidency in the shadow of Brexit and the refugee crisis
Slovakia takes over the EU presidency on July 1. The problem? Eastern Europe doesn’t want any more refugees, but an EU-wide solution to the crisis is not in sight. And a Brexit won’t make life any easier either.
UNHCR report: Worsening refugee situation in Africa
The recent refugee crisis in the Arab world and Europe has taken the spotlight off Sub-Saharan Africa. But a new report by UNHCR reveals that the situation in Africa in 2015 was also grim. Here is a graphical overview.
A bit of progress with a big question mark: The EU’s slow-moving migration policy
Fewer migrants are arriving in Greece – the EU’s deal with Turkey appears to be working. But for how long? The EU continues to demand visas for Turks entering the bloc, much to Ankara’s displeasure.
Refugees in Greece: From one makeshift set-up to the next
The refugee camp in Idomeni is to be cleared – but is alternative accommodation in Greece really ready yet? Panagiotis Kouparanis reports from Hersos, where authorities are setting up a new camp.
Eastern Europe opposed to EU refugee plan
Ahead of the EU-Turkey summit, Angela Merkel continues to aim for a pan-European solution to the refugee crisis. Some eastern EU states reject the agreement. They do not want to accept any refugees at all.
Refugee hotspots in Greece: last minute compliance
The Greek government has delivered at the last minute. Just ahead of the EU Summit in Brussels, the government has unveiled all its new reception centers conceived to stem the refugee flow.
My 2015: Europe’s super crisis
For our Europe correspondent Bernd Riegert, 2015 was the year of the “super crisis.” As he reports, he was shaken by visits to refugee camps, a lack of solidarity among EU members and poor crisis management.
Refugee crisis grows in Greece as EU looks on
Despite much-hyped EU summits and agreements, Greece has yet to see much substantive practical support in dealing with the refugee crisis, as Pavlos Zafiropoulos writes from Athens.
In Germany, robots will teach refugee children the language
Combining artificial intelligence and language acquisition skills, robots will soon teach refugee children the German language. Scientists are focusing on children to develop the technology’s effectiveness.
1 million refugee entered Europe this year: IOM
More coordinated European response is beginning to take shape, says joint IOM-UNHCR statement
Obama to host high-level refugee summit amid demands for investment program
US President Barack Obama is due to hold a refugee summit in 2016. The announcement follows calls from the United Nations (UN) refugee high commissioner for an investment program for Syria’s neighboring countries.
