refugees

Greek writer Lauren Markham's book 'A Map of Future Ruins' reveals the toxicity of borders, the myth of racial superiority, and exclusionary practices

In past group exhibitions, this Syrian artist proved her talent. Now, she has exhibited her work for the first time in a solo exhibition in Damascus, drawing on the symbolism of migration

Beirut feels that there is a way to manage the country's 1.5 million new Syrian guests, but that this will require support, as the World Bank says it will cost $1.5bn just to meet their basic needs

The refugee crisis in Africa's third biggest population is causing both economic and social problems, with rent prices up and job opportunities down. Resentment is growing, as are calls for controls.

The Syria and Ukraine crises show that if refugees are from the 'right' place and the 'right' conflict, then the welcome mats are rolled out.

Eight years ago Syrian refugees were welcome. Today Germany is tightening its borders after it saw first-time asylum requests rise by 78% in the first seven months of 2023.

Humanity sank and drowned once again on 14 June, when a vessel with reportedly more than 700 people on board, trying to reach Europe, sank in the east Mediterranean, off the southern coast of Greece

The author spends ten days in Amsterdam, visiting its immigrant communities