The UN News Agency reported today that following the conflicts in Libya and Syria, the Iraqi government was preparing for a major influx of returned refugees. However, the article also... read more →
According to today's Washington Post, "A heavily U.S.-funded refugee relief program has begun quietly preparing for a humanitarian crisis on the Iraqi-Syrian border." Consistent with reports IRAP has been receiving... read more →
One of the things that troubles me most about the refugee situation is how the stories of millions of displaced people are left untold in the public narrative. So I’m... read more →
The New York Times has an insightful feature today on the lingering effects o ftorture on Iraqi refugees living in Amman, Jordan. It details the trauma that many Iraqi refugees... read more →
Read it here.
The Guardian reported today that after a six month hiatus, the U.K. has resumed deportation of Iraqi asylum seekers, against the recommendation of both UNHCR and the European Court of... read more →
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today released new guidance for refugees seeking resettlement to the U.S. attempting to appeal their rejections.
A newly released report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies predicts widespread violence to continue for several years following the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq.
UNHCR has reported that the number of Iraqi refugees who felt safe enough to return home to Iraq dropped 40% between 2009 and 2010.
Two new reports this week highlight the challenges facing Iraqi refugees. A new briefing from the International Organization for Migration discusses the unique challenges facing Iraqi refugee female-headed families who... read more →