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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

We were lucky to escape Afghanistan alive - nine months later, we're still waiting'

The Independent commits to unbiased reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

UK set up secret Afghan relocation scheme after data breach

The UK government created a secret Afghan relocation scheme after a personal data breach involving 19,000 applicants following the Taliban takeover.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Washington's Visa Ban Deals New Blow To 'Stranded' Afghans

The uncertainty for Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement grows, particularly after Trump's new travel ban affecting their hopes.
The turmoil caused by recent policies has severely impacted the mental health of Afghan evacuees.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why Baptists in North Carolina agreed to resettle Afrikaners as refugees

"Our position is that however morally and ethically charged it is, our mandate is to help welcome and love people. Our holy book says God loves people. We don't get to discriminate."
US news
Right-wing politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NJ agency won't help resettle white South Africans, citing conflict over Trump policies

Interfaith RISE refuses to resettle white South Africans, denouncing Trump's policies as xenophobic and racist.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Miranda Devine: The left tries to claim white South Africans aren't worthy of refugee status

The Episcopal Church refuses to aid white South African refugees, claiming a commitment to racial justice, sparking controversy and accusations of racism.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition

In a letter sent to members of the church, the Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe said... under the terms of our federal grant, we are expected to resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa whom the U.S. government has classified as refugees.
UK news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Trump shut out refugees but is making White South Africans an exception

The Trump administration will restart refugee admissions for White South Africans, prioritizing Afrikaner refugees facing perceived discrimination.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

When Vietnamese refugees made their new homes in America, they built Little Saigon communities across the country

The fall of Saigon led to a significant resettlement of Vietnamese refugees, predominantly in San Jose, fostering vibrant communities.
Little Saigon in San Jose exemplifies the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of Vietnamese refugees in the U.S.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Why Trump Is Making It Easier for One Group-and One Group Only-to Come to the United States

The Trump administration's refugee program for Afrikaners showcases a unique focus on race issues tied to political motivations within the far right.
fromNew Haven Independent
4 months ago

IRIS To Shutter Main Office

IRIS is closing its main office due to significant federal funding cuts, transitioning to remote work and satellite locations.
Non-profit organizations
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

How Global Refuge blurs line between politics and philanthropy - and why it should retire to history

Organizations shifted from specific missions to broader mandates funded by government resources.
Global Refuge illustrates a trend of nonprofits merging with government functions to shape immigration policies.
US news
fromtime.com
5 months ago

What to Know About the Ruling Blocking Trump's Refugee Ban

A federal judge blocked Trump's efforts to suspend the U.S. refugee resettlement program, asserting the president cannot override congressional laws.
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