An international drama occurred 45 years ago when almost 125,000 Cubans left their island nation for the United States. About 25,000 of those Cuban refugees--known as Marielitos because they ...

Afghanistan, with 6.4 million people, exists in a perennial refugee crisis that began all the way back in 1979 when the Soviet Union invaded the country.

Cuban-born congressman files resolution against Rep. Delia Ramirez for Homeland Security Committee removal following her controversial remarks about Guatemalan identity in Mexico.

They are particularly worried about a new "Cuban balsero crisis," which could result in tens of thousands of Cuban rafters trying to make their way to Florida. History shows that Fidel Castro has ...

Frequently, Haitians were sent back – a stark contrast to Cuban refugees fleeing Fidel Castro’s dictatorship, who were granted asylum, financial assistance and a path to permanent residency.

The NGO Relations and Advocacy Section of the Department of Public Information held the briefing, “The Refugee Crisis: Rethinking and Strengthening Response” on 18 February 2016. The objective ...

April 6, 200412:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition U.S. Policy on Cuban, Haitian Refugees Differs Greatly Listen Download Embed ...