Justice

Migrant crisis at Greek-Turkish border enters second week

March 06, 2020

Tens of thousands of migrants have been trying to get into Greece since late February when Turkey said it would no longer stop them from leaving. On Friday, Greek and Turkish security forces used tear gas to disperse the crowds near the Kastanies-Pazarkule border crossing.

Women & Girls

Women's shelters in Mexico struggle to survive amid rise in femicides

The World

March 04, 2020

The country has seen a rise in reported femicides and violence against women. Despite the president's promises to address the violence, his administration has cut programs aimed at helping women and girls.

Women & Girls

Analysis: A crucial moment for women’s rights in Afghanistan

The World

March 04, 2020

The Feb. 29 deal between the US and the Taliban could pave the way for a peace that Afghans desperately seek. But there are huge risks for women’s rights in this process.

Top of The World

US airstrikes on Taliban come days after peace deal; coronavirus global death rate reaches 3.4%; Biden, Sanders sweep Super Tuesday

The World

March 04, 2020

The US launched an airstrike on Taliban fighters attacking Afghan forces Wednesday, just days after signing a peace deal outlining a possible end to the 18-year war. And, a newly conservative US Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case that could put new restrictions on access to abortion, while in Latin America, US conservative groups are exercising influence in abortion-rights cases. Also, and is South Korea's approach to containing the novel coronavirus a model for the rest of the world?

Refugees

Opposition to expanding refugee camps in Greece takes new turn

The World

March 03, 2020

The Greek government is working to expand refugee camps, but many Greek residents oppose such a move and violence has escalated this week.

Conflict & Justice

Indian policewoman describes the hazards of being a whistleblower

The World

March 03, 2020

As Indian officers are accused of standing by during violent persecution of Muslims, one policewoman describes the hardships of trying to change the force from the inside.

Immigration

Lawyers struggle to remotely represent asylum-seekers in 'Remain in Mexico' program

The World

March 02, 2020

Many US immigration attorneys — most of them pro bono — have found themselves remotely representing asylum-seekers stuck hundreds of miles away in Mexican border towns. The attorneys say this introduces unprecedented difficulties to their jobs — and could violate clients' right to due process in the US.

Top of The World

US and Taliban sign peace deal; Turkey announces counteroffensive in Syria; South Korea seeks murder charges over COVID-19 spread

The World

March 02, 2020

The US and the Taliban signed an agreement Saturday that could spell the end of a nearly two-decade war in Afghanistan. Turkey announced a counteroffensive in northern Syria, a first open declaration of war that comes after more than 30 Turkish soldiers were killed last week. And some Christians in Nigeria believe they are being persecuted for their faith, while others argue that insecurity isn't based on religion.

Conflict & Justice

Christians in Nigeria feel targeted after pastor’s death

The World

February 28, 2020

A Christian pastor's kidnapping and execution by Boko Haram in January along with a spate of reported attacks on churches in recent years in northern Nigeria have led some Christians in the country to believe they are being persecuted for their religion.

South Sudan’s leaders make peace

The World

February 27, 2020

For the people of South Sudan who have suffered the consequences of their leaders' political rivalry and previous attempts at reconciliation, words of peace alone are not enough.

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