Posts tagged asylum seekers
Immigration by Sea: A Comparison of the Immigration Experience Between Cubans and Haitians
Immigration by Sea: A Comparison of the Immigration Experience Between Cubans and Haitians

There has been an increase in undocumented immigrants from the Caribbean traveling by boat to the US. While Haitian and Cuban immigrants face many dangers and risks during their journey across the sea, they also have different experiences and treatments once they reach the US. Cuban immigrants have historically received "special treatment" in the US, while Haitians have not. This article examines the reasons behind this disparity and how policies have changed over time.

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AmericasBy Cristell Bacilioundocumented immigrants, Caribbean, boat travel, US, Haitian immigrants, Cuban immigrants, risks, dangers, sea journey, special treatment, policies, disparity, US immigration, immigration policies, asylum seekers, migrant crisis, refugee crisis, border security, human rights, social justice
Impact of Italy-Libya Relations on Human Rights in the Migration Crisis
Impact of Italy-Libya Relations on Human Rights in the Migration Crisis

Within the EU, Italy has been on the forefront of combating irregular migration to Europe through the Mediterranean. However, concern over grave human rights violations in Libya have led to calls for Italy to discontinue partnership with Libyan authorities.

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AfricaBy Tammy DongItaly, EU, irregular migration, Mediterranean, human rights, Libya, partnership, authorities, refugees, asylum seekers, immigration policy, border control, international relations, humanitarian crisis, detention centers, human trafficking, smugglers, Europe, Mediterranean sea, immigration laws