“People come here as asylum seekers and their intention is not to stay as asylum seekers. They are actually here to run small businesses, and that’s illegal”
In recent years, Malawi and South Africa have been facing similar challenges relating to asylum seekers.
People are flocking into Malawi to seek refuge, fleeing conflict in the DRC and other trouble ... Show More
Aug 2023
The economics of allowing immigrants in, and letting them stay
Ankle monitors and clunky apps make it hard for immigrants awaiting a hearing to start a life in the U.S. Although advocates argue that there are less intrusive methods, whole businesses exist to electronically surveil migrants. That old saying — people versus profit. Then, we’ll ... Show More
7m 44s
Apr 2022
The Sunday Read: ‘They Came to Help Migrants. Now, Europe Has Turned on Them.’
<p>Exploring the personal experiences of Sara Mardini and Seán Binder, two volunteers who were arrested in February 2018 after helping migrants cross safely into Lesbos, Greece, the journalist Alex W. Palmer outlines the complex situation aid workers in Europe find themselves in: ... Show More
1h 7m