Refugees
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Afghan Evacuation and Resettlement: Two Years Later There’s Still Work To Do
U.S. allies evacuated from Afghanistan still need support as they work against deadlines and bureaucracy. Congress can help.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Unheard Humanitarian Crisis
Since MSF raised the alarm about sexual violence and the crisis in eastern DRC as a whole, a slew of diplomats, U.N. officials, and local authorities have visited and expressed…
Violations Against Children in Sudan
Conditions on the ground in the Sudan conflict show that both sides are disregarding international children's rights law.
DeSantis Campaign’s Border Proposal Raises Separation of Powers Concerns
Florida governor and U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has proposed action that would flout constitutional and statutory limits.
Normalization Pushes Millions of Syrians into Deeper Uncertainty
The push to normalize diplomatic relations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad poses risks to millions of Syrians inside and outside of the country.
The Sudan Conflict is an Existential Crisis for Refugee Protection in Africa
The African Union and the United Nations refugee protection systems can take active steps to address the problem of displaced people in Sudan now.
As Title 42 Comes to an End, So Should Military Operations at the US-Mexico Border
"The militarization of the southern border not only stigmatizes migrants and asylum seekers but also undermines core legal principles designed to protect democracy and individual…
The Just Security Podcast: A New Era for U.S. Asylum?
Title 42's end could upend a simple idea at the heart of a complex U.S. immigration system: that people fleeing persecution can find refuge.
The End of Asylum?
The Biden administration's new system effectively changes who is able to seek and receive asylum protection in the United States.
Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom as a Driver for All Human Rights
Freedom of expression is protected in international law, because, without it, democracy and the rule of law wither away. A free press is a vital aspect.
How Democratic Govts Become Complicit in Transnational Repression: Another Rwanda-US Case
In this one, the US government may have fallen prey to disinformation planted by an autocratic regime, and the pattern isn't rare.
Europe Can Show the United States and Canada How to Share Responsibility for Asylum Seekers
Responsibility sharing arrangements should pull together resources and hosting commitments from multiples stakeholders.