Greece: More Refugees in Lesbos
Greece's islands are often the first destination to the European Union for migrants from all over the world. Many of them flee conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.…
Desperate African refugees pay to get into Libyan jails – UNHCR
African refugees in Libya are so desperate that some are bribing their way into detention centres in the hope of eventually being resettled out of the war-torn, lawless country, the United Nations…
Rohingya refugees steer clear of planned repatriation to Myanmar
Some 3,450 Rohingya refugees were due to be sent back to Myanmar from Bangladesh, but none appeared at the repatriation center. The UN has confirmed that abuse tantamount to genocide had occurred…
Germany: 20.8 million people with immigrant background
While refugees catch the headlines, most migrants come from other parts of Europe. Only 15% of 20.8 million people with an immigrant background came as asylum-seekers.…
Is Egypt using Syrian refugees as a bargaining chip with Europe?
For Syrian refugees in Egypt, crackdowns from the state and racism in society are a part of everyday life. A migration expert spoke to DW about conditions in the country, and how…
The plight of refugees
Refugees are displaced persons who have been forced to cross national boundaries and who cannot return home safely. Such a person may be called an asylum seeker until granted refugee status by…
Angelina Jolie visits Venezulan border as millions flee crisis
UNHCR special envoy and actress Angelina Jolie visited refugees in camps along the Colombian-Venezuelan border as the U.N. announced four million Venezuelans have fled the country.…
A taste of freedom: New life for women refugees in Germany
A taste of freedom: New life for women refugees in Germany.…
Migrants fail German tests in increasing numbers
The number of migrants and refugees failing Germany's integration and language classes has risen. Germany's migration office has been under fire for the quality of the courses.…
Pakistan: New citizenship hope for Afghan refugees?
Pakistan: New citizenship hope for Afghan refugees?…
Poverty drives child marriages among Syrian refugees
More than a million Syrian refugees currently live in Lebanon, many of them in extreme poverty. Parents often marry off their daughters to save money. DW's Aya Ibrahim met a 14 year…