What's a good word for the welcome given to Ukrainian refugees in Europe? 'Generous' That's how Paul Spiegel characterizes the reception — and medical services — offered by European nations. He spent 7 weeks on the scene for the World Health Organization to assess the situation.
U.K. plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda draws outrage Britain announced a deal with Rwanda on Thursday to send asylum-seekers thousands of miles to the East African country, which it said would deter people-smugglers, but has been called inhumane.
Ukrainian Holocaust survivors flee war again — this time to Germany Germany has welcomed dozens of the oldest refugees fleeing Ukraine — those who survived the Holocaust during World War II. They've now narrowly escaped death for the second time in their lives.
Krakow, Poland's second-largest city, strains to accommodate Ukrainian refugees More than 150,000 displaced Ukrainians now live in Krakow, increasing the population by 20% in just a few weeks. Now the city is helping them find long-term housing, jobs and spots in schools.
Soundside The refugee double standard Ukrainian refugees are being welcomed across Europe and here in the US. The response speaks to the dire need of the moment. And it's also not the response people fleeing other recent wars have received.
This Polish mayor has become a hero for Ukrainians in crisis. But what of his past? Wojciech Bakun admits he was ill-prepared to become a front line humanitarian worker dealing with the rush of refugees from Ukraine. And some onlookers have been surprised by his response, too.
Soundside What can Seattle expect from its new director of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs? Last week Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that Seattle Port Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed would be joining his administration as Director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. But what does she hope to do in that position?
This 19th-century short story might help combat racism against refugees today India's Rabindranath Tagore was the first nonwhite writer to win the Nobel Prize in literature. His 1892 story, "The Kabuliwala," fostered empathy for migrants and refugees. It still resonates today.
Refugee admissions hit record low, despite Biden's reversal A total of 11,445 refugees were allowed into the United States during the budget year that ended on Thursday, according to figures obtained by The Associated Press.
Week In Review The state of the pandemic, refugee resettlement, and the future of downtown, this week Bill Radke discusses the week's news with political consultant and columnist Joni Balter, Q13 reporter Jennifer Lee, and KUOW news anchor Paige Browning.
