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Archives: Displaced and Refugees
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Starbucks Plans to Hire 10,000 Refugees After Trump Travel Ban
TeleSur | - - In a letter from the CEO, Starbucks told employees it would do everything possible to support affected workers. Starbucks Corp Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz said on Sunday…![The Trump Effect: What will happen to 3 mn Syrian Refugees in Turkey?](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2017/01/the-trump-effect-what-will-happe-187x137.jpg)
The Trump Effect: What will happen to 3 mn Syrian Refugees in Turkey?
By Katharine Jones and Esra Kaytaz | (The Conversation) | - - On Holocaust Memorial Day 2017 and amid the world’s greatest refugee crisis since World War II, Donald Trump imposed a…![Persecution and the threat to the refugee system](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2017/01/persecution-and-the-threat-to-th-187x137.jpg)
Persecution and the threat to the refugee system
By Brad K. Blitz | (OpenDemocracy.net) | - - We need to accept that for millions of refugees persecution is the principal reason for flight today as it was before, during and…![Under Saudi Bombing, Specter of Famine Haunts Yemen’s Children](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2017/01/under-saudi-bombing-specter-of-f-187x137.jpg)
Under Saudi Bombing, Specter of Famine Haunts Yemen’s Children
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage | (Inter Press Service) | - - UNITED NATIONS, Jan 6 2017 (IPS) - Millions of Yemenis could soon face widespread famine if no action is taken to improve…![A Yemeni Child Dies Every 10 Minutes as Saudi Attacks Continue](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/12/a-yemeni-child-dies-every-10-min-187x137.jpg)
A Yemeni Child Dies Every 10 Minutes as Saudi Attacks Continue
TeleSur | - - The U.N. said malnutrition and other preventable diseases are killing thousands of children in Yemen as its health system is on the verge of collapse. Every 10 minutes…![](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/12/gordonnuremberg-180x137.jpg)
Why is the US at War in Yemen and will Trump Escalate?
By Rebecca Gordon | ( Tomdispatch.com) | - - The long national nightmare that was the 2016 presidential election is finally over. Now, we’re facing a worse terror: the reality of a…![](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/12/UNICEF111-1-187x137.jpg)
2016 ‘One of worst Years in History for Children’: UNICEF
By Matthew Tempest | ( EurActiv.com ) | - - Syria: Abdulaziz (in red), 10, whose father was killed in the continuing conflict, spends time with his friends at the ‘Land of…![Russia/Syria: War Crimes in Month of Bombing Aleppo](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/12/russiasyria-war-crimes-in-month-187x137.jpg)
Russia/Syria: War Crimes in Month of Bombing Aleppo
Human Rights Watch (New York) – The Russian-Syrian coalition committed war crimes during a month-long aerial bombing campaign of opposition-controlled territory in Aleppo in September and October 2016. The Violations Documentation Center,…![In Trump’s Shadow, is East Aleppo on Verge of falling to Regime, Russia?](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/11/in-trumps-shadow-is-east-aleppo-187x137.jpg)
In Trump’s Shadow, is East Aleppo on Verge of falling to Regime, Russia?
By Juan Cole | - - In the wake of the election of Donald Trump, the regime of Bashar al-Assad and its Russian backer have thrown caution to the wind. No less…![WikiLeaks Yemen Files Unmask Washington’s Bloody Role](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/11/wikileaks-yemen-files-unmask-was-187x137.jpg)
WikiLeaks Yemen Files Unmask Washington’s Bloody Role
TeleSur | - - More than 10,000 - mostly civilians - have been killed and more than 3 million have been displaced in the conflict. Whistleblowing organization Wikileaks on Friday dropped yet…![Raining Bombs: Mosul Fight hits Trapped Civilians](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/11/raining-bombs-mosul-fight-hits-t-187x137.jpg)
Raining Bombs: Mosul Fight hits Trapped Civilians
By a Special Correspondent | Mosul | (Niqash.org) | - - Inside their homes, a lack of food and water; outside, bombs, snipers and crossfire. Yet many Mosul locals are choosing to…![Dear Mayor Giuliani: We can’t turn our backs on Syrian Refugees](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/11/dear-mayor-giuliani-we-cant-turn-187x137.jpg)
Dear Mayor Giuliani: We can’t turn our backs on Syrian Refugees
Akil Awan | (Informed Comment) | - - I recently visited Jordan as part of my work on political violence and youth radicalisation for the United Nations on Security Council Resolution 2250.…![Civilians in both Aleppos are Hurting](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/11/civilians-in-both-aleppos-are-hu-187x137.jpg)
Civilians in both Aleppos are Hurting
By Hadeel al-Shalchi | (Human Rights Watch) | - - The small child cries hysterically on the hospital bed, covered in dust and blood. The video, posted by the pro-Syrian government news…![](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/10/ymen-1-187x137.gif)
Another Saudi War Crime in Yemen as 43 Prisoners dead in Airstrike
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - Saudi airstrikes targeting a judiciary building in al-Hudayda, a port on the western coast of Yemen under Houthi control, have killed some 43…![Humanitarian Crisis In Mosul as Half of Displaced are Children](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/10/humanitarian-crisis-in-mosul-as-187x137.jpg)
Humanitarian Crisis In Mosul as Half of Displaced are Children
By Golnaz Esfandiari | ( RFE/RL ) | - - . . . "There's no question that, in the worst case, Mosul will represent the single largest, most complex humanitarian crisis in…![George Clooney Report Ruffles Feathers in South Sudan](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/george-clooney-report-ruffles-fe-187x137.jpg)
George Clooney Report Ruffles Feathers in South Sudan
TeleSur | - - The report "can only jeopardize the pursuit of peace and stability," South Sudan representatives said. A new report claiming that South Sudan’s leaders have exploited the country’s ongoing…![Busting the Myths about Syrian Refugees in the US](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/busting-the-myths-about-syrian-r-1-187x137.jpg)
Busting the Myths about Syrian Refugees in the US
Jeffrey H. Cohen | (The Conversation) | - - On Sept. 12, a new cease-fire took effect in Syria. With a lull in fighting, some are hopeful for an end to the…![America’s Shameful Record on Syrian Refugees](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/08/americas-shameful-record-on-syri-187x137.jpg)
America’s Shameful Record on Syrian Refugees
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - The US government played a role in the collapse of Syria. It continually placed sanctions on this little country, including the 2003 Syrian…![Merkel: Migrants did not bring Radical Terrorism to Germany](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208111658im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/08/merkel-migrants-did-not-bring-ra-187x137.jpg)