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Iraq

U.N. refugee chief calls for political solution in Iraq (Posted 2014-07-17 02:18:47): The UN's refugee chief says Iraq's crisis needs a political solution. Governments can't expect humanitarians to "come clean up the mess." Hauslohner, A. (2014). U.N. refugee chief calls for political solution in Iraq (Posted 2014-07-17 02:18:47): The UN’s refugee chief says Iraq’s crisis needs a political solution. Governments can’t expect humanitarians to “come clean up the mess.” The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
In Iraq, a New Prime Minister Takes Stock of His Bloodied Land: Iraq Dispatch. Rubin, A. J. (2020). In Iraq, a New Prime Minister Takes Stock of His Bloodied Land: Iraq Dispatch. New York Times (Online).
Refugees? What Refugees?. Refugees? What Refugees? (2007). New York Times (Online).
Iraq’s Refugees. Iraq’s Refugees. (2007). New York Times (Online).

Syria

As the Syrian refugee crisis worsens, a violinist sounds the alarm. Michael Andor Brodeur. (2023). As the Syrian refugee crisis worsens, a violinist sounds the alarm. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Syrian Refugees Who Died in Earthquake Are Returned Home. Abdulrahim, R., & Muhammad Haj Kadour. (2023). Syrian Refugees Who Died in Earthquake Are Returned Home. New York Times (Online)
Cold ravages syria refugees as aid falter. Cold Ravages Syria Refugees as Aid Falters. (2012). New York Times (Online).
In Syria’s war without end, refugee tent camps harden into concrete cities: After years of deadlock and dithering by the international community over its fate, the besieged enclave of Idlib is being transformed. Fahim, K. (2021). In Syria’s war without end, refugee tent camps harden into concrete cities: After years of deadlock and dithering by the international community over its fate, the besieged enclave of Idlib is being transformed. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).

Somalia

‘They Forgot About Us’: Inside the Wait for Refugee Status. Kanno-Youngs, Z., & Jordan, M. (2022). ‘They Forgot About Us’: Inside the Wait for Refugee Status. New York Times (Online).
Trump demonized Somali refugees in Minnesota. One of them just won a seat in Congress. O’Grady, S. (2018). Trump demonized Somali refugees in Minnesota. One of them just won a seat in Congress. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Under Pressure, New Zealand Ends a Refugee Policy Branded Racist. Graham-McLay, C. (2019). Under Pressure, New Zealand Ends a Refugee Policy Branded Racist. New York Times (Online).
Somalia Elects New President, but Terrorists Hold True Power. Abdi Latif Dahir, & Fezehai, M. (2022). Somalia Elects New President, but Terrorists Hold True Power. New York Times (Online).

Sudan

Sudan’s warring sides forcibly recruit civilians, even refugees who return. Houreld, K. (2023). Sudan’s warring sides forcibly recruit civilians, even refugees who return. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Hunger stalks war-ravaged Sudan. Alhindawi, D. Z., & Houreld, K. (2024). Hunger stalks war-ravaged Sudan. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
800,000 could flee Sudan, U.N. warns; sides agree to cease-fire, South Sudan says. Houreld, K., Chason, R., & Masih, N. (2023). 800,000 could flee Sudan, U.N. warns; sides agree to cease-fire, South Sudan says. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
As Starvation Spreads in Sudan, Military Blocks Aid Trucks at Border. Walsh, D., & Prickett, I. (2024). As Starvation Spreads in Sudan, Military Blocks Aid Trucks at Border. New York Times (Online).

Iran

Six Killed in Shelling of Iranian Refugee Camp in Iraq Six Killed in Shelling of Iranian Refugee Camp in Iraq. (2013). New York Times (Online).
Seeking Sanctuary, Finding None. Seeking Sanctuary, Finding None. (2010). New York Times (Online).
Trump's travel ban is a gift to Iran's rulers: The Iranian regime thrives on isolating its population. Ghaemi, H. (2017). Trump’s travel ban is a gift to Iran’s rulers: The Iranian regime thrives on isolating its population. The Washington Post (Online).
The Way Back to Iran. The Way Back to Iran. (2014). New York Times (Online).

Bangladesh

Fire rips through Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, displacing 12,000. Faruque, M., & Tan, R. (2023). Fire rips through Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, displacing 12,000. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Bangladesh begins relocating Rohingya refugees to remote island, despite human rights concerns. Noack, R. (2020). Bangladesh begins relocating Rohingya refugees to remote island, despite human rights concerns. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Cyclone Mocha Leaves Thousands Homeless in Bangladesh and Myanmar. Hasnat, S., & Raj, S. (2023). Cyclone Mocha Leaves Thousands Homeless in Bangladesh and Myanmar. New York Times (Online).
A Quarter of Bangladesh Is Flooded. Millions Have Lost Everything: Inequity at the boiling point. Sengupta, S., & Julfikar Ali Manik. (2020). A Quarter of Bangladesh Is Flooded. Millions Have Lost Everything: Inequity at the boiling point. New York Times (Online).

Kenya

Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands: In Photos. Abdi Latif Dahir, & Jiménez, J. (2024). Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands: In Photos. New York Times (Online).
‘We were so ready’: LGBT refugees in Kenya live in fear as global resettlement is put on hold: About 10,000 around the world are facing an indefinite delay in their plans to move to a safe third country. Bearak, M. (2020). ‘We were so ready’: LGBT refugees in Kenya live in fear as global resettlement is put on hold: About 10,000 around the world are facing an indefinite delay in their plans to move to a safe third country. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Kenya might expel refugees to their home countries. Horowitz, J., & Michelitch, K. (2021). Kenya might expel refugees to their home countries. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).

Afghanistan

A Swimmer’s Journey From Afghanistan to Refugee Camps to the Paralympics. Rich, M. (2021). A Swimmer’s Journey From Afghanistan to Refugee Camps to the Paralympics. New York Times (Online).
Aid groups warn of possible refugee crisis in Afghanistan far beyond Western evacuation plans: Analysts say the size of refugee flows will depend heavily on how the Taliban rules. Hudson, J., & DeYoung, K. (2021). Aid groups warn of possible refugee crisis in Afghanistan far beyond Western evacuation plans: Analysts say the size of refugee flows will depend heavily on how the Taliban rules. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Europe hasn’t learned the real lesson on refugees. Afghanistan shows that. McAuley, J. (2021). Europe hasn’t learned the real lesson on refugees. Afghanistan shows that. The Washington Post (Online).
She Was a Refugee From Afghanistan. She May Soon Enter the New Hampshire Legislature.
Seelye, K. Q. (2018). She Was a Refugee From Afghanistan. She May Soon Enter the New Hampshire Legislature. New York Times (Online).

Palestine

The U.N.’s Palestinian Refugee Agency: What It Does and Why It Matters. Gladstone, R. (2018). The U.N.’s Palestinian Refugee Agency: What It Does and Why It Matters. New York Times (Online).
The Nakba, Then and Now. The Nakba, Then and Now. (2012). New York Times (Online).
Comedian Mo Amer knows the joy and pain of life as a Palestinian refugee in Texas. Rao, S. (2022). Comedian Mo Amer knows the joy and pain of life as a Palestinian refugee in Texas. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Khirfan attends Host Governments of Palestinian Refugees meeting. Khirfan attends Host Governments of Palestinian Refugees meeting. (2023). Jordan Times (Amman, Jordan).

Venezuela

Venezuela’s refugee crisis similar to Ukraine’s in scale, but not aid. Pietsch, B., & Raj, H. (2022). Venezuela’s refugee crisis similar to Ukraine’s in scale, but not aid. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Venezuela’s refugee exodus is the biggest crisis in the hemisphere. Tharoor, I. (2018). Venezuela’s refugee exodus is the biggest crisis in the hemisphere. The Washington Post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online).
Pompeo Outlines Plans for Global Challenges, Including Venezuela and Palestinian Refugees. Gardiner, H. (2018). Pompeo Outlines Plans for Global Challenges, Including Venezuela and Palestinian Refugees. New York Times (Online).
Venezuela and Colombia must work together on refugee issues. Venezuela and Colombia must work together on refugee issues. (2020). The Washington Post (Online).

Nigeria

Hundreds Are Feared Seized in Nigeria, as Kidnapping Epidemic Worsens. Maclean, R. (2024). Hundreds Are Feared Seized in Nigeria, as Kidnapping Epidemic Worsens. New York Times (Online).
Attack in Niger Kills 28, and Boko Haram Is Blamed. Attack in Niger Kills 28, and Boko Haram Is Blamed. (2020). New York Times (Online).
Bringing Human Migration Closer to Home. Rinaldi, R. M. (2020). Bringing Human Migration Closer to Home. New York Times (Online).
Errant Airstrikes by Nigeria’s Military Have Killed Worshipers, Herders and Refugees. Peltier, E., Schmitt, E., & Alfa, I. (2023). Errant Airstrikes by Nigeria’s Military Have Killed Worshipers, Herders and Refugees. New York Times (Online).

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Iraq

Syria

Somalia

Sudan

Iran

Bangladesh

Kenya

Afghanistan

Palestine

Venezuela

Nigeria