To those who see refugees as a burden or threat, border security is a zero-sum game that can be “won” by keeping potential asylum seekers out or by forcing them into other countries.
Tag: Mediterranean Sea
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Dozens of Migrants Bound for Canary Islands Feared Dead as Boat Sinks
Twenty-four people were rescued but 36 others were missing after an inflatable vessel heading to the Spanish archipelago sank, an aid group said.
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A Superyacht Gave a Lifeline to 100 Migrants Thrown Into the Sea
A $175-million vessel responded to a distress call and helped rescue survivors in one of the Mediterranean’s worst wrecks in decades, reflecting the new inequality of the seas.
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Greece Migrant Boat Tragedy Leaves Many Questions for Europe
Greek authorities blamed smugglers for a disaster that may have been one of the worst of its kind. Critics say tougher policies are increasing the risks.
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Rockets Sent Israelis Running From the Beach. A Rare Seal Brought Them Back.
The incongruous arrival of a large and endangered monk seal has distracted Israelis from a period of violence and political unrest.