Yael Schacher reveals how the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy is failing—and why it is the wrong approach.
Refugees Deeply: Phasing Down and Out: The Murky Art of Leaving Protracted Refugee Crises
There are endless protocols for scaling up humanitarian responses to deal with new emergencies. But more guidance is still needed on when and how to phase down.
The Hill: U.S. Can Halt New Wave of Humanitarian Suffering in Syria
The warning lights are blinking red in Idlib and other areas outside of regime control.
Fair Observer: Peace in the Central African Republic Requires Patience
Stakes are high for the final round of African Union-led peace negotiations on the Central African Republic (CAR), with millions of civilian lives hanging in the balance.
Refugees Deeply: False Paradise: Caribbean Island-Nations Must Respect Venezuelans’ Rights
With the number of displaced Venezuelans on track to reach 3.6 million this year, small island-nations such as Trinidad and Tobago can’t ignore their responsibility to help.
Fair Observer: The Rohingya Crisis: What to Watch for in 2019
What will the year 2019 have in store for the Rohingya? Daniel Sullivan shares key developments to keep an eye on and thoughts on what must be done to improve the outlook.
Axios: U.S. Exit from Syria Would Heighten Need for Humanitarian Aid
The sudden withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria that Trump has called for would pose severe humanitarian risks.
Refugees Deeply: Turkey Must Not Ignore Non-Syrian Refugees
As Turkey takes sole responsibility from UNHCR for processing the asylum claims of Afghans and other non-Syrians, it must register them and allow them to access their basic rights.
Axios: Yemen Cease-fire Marks a Breakthrough, but Peace Is Far from Secure
If it holds, the Yemen ceasefire would mark a major diplomatic breakthrough.
IPS News: Migrant’s Compact Mischaracterized for Political Reasons
The Global Compact for Migration will only be effective if countries move forward with its implementation.