Syrian and Iraqi “refugees” trafficked through Brazil destined for Europe

We have been writing ad nauseum about the ‘Invasion of Europe’ via primarily the Mediterranean Sea, and now thankfully so is much of the mainstream media.  Thanks to all who sent this story — ISIS wants to flood Europe with 500,000 through North Africa to Italy. However, here is a new angle on the invasion: … Continue reading Syrian and Iraqi “refugees” trafficked through Brazil destined for Europe

What is trending in Syrian refugee news today?

Our Syrian refugee alerts are overflowing as usual, so I thought perhaps I should occasionally report the hottest issues. Here are a few stories today: First, the possible fall of Kobani to ISIS is sending the biggest tidal wave of refugees toward Turkey (which will surely further destabilize that country). From Syria Deeply entitled:  ‘180,000 … Continue reading What is trending in Syrian refugee news today?

UNHCR says US has pledged “open-ended resettlement numbers” for Syrians

What the heck does “open-ended” mean? We have been puzzled in recent weeks about why there is no announcement from the US State Department about the number of Syrians they expect to resettle in the US this fiscal year (the fiscal year ends Sept. 30th).  As regular visitors to RRW  know, the contractors*** want 12,000-15,000 … Continue reading UNHCR says US has pledged “open-ended resettlement numbers” for Syrians