Lynn Lynn was a musical idol when he volunteered in 2015 to protect the life of Myanmar’s new civilian leader. Forced to flee after 2021’s coup, he has reinvented himself as a film director.
Category: Refugees and Displaced Persons
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CEOs Back New York’s Call for Help With Migrant Crisis
More than 120 business leaders, including Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase, are urging President Biden and congressional leaders to provide aid to the city.
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Can a Rapper Change Italy’s Mind About Migrants?
As the country’s right-wing government takes a hard line on Mediterranean immigration, the hip-hop artist Ghali has become a prominent voice of compassion.
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“The Greek Passion” Takes Center Stage at the Salzburg Festival
Bohuslav Martinu’s “Greek Passion” poses a timeless question: when a group of refugees seek protection in a new community, what will the locals do?
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Henry Kamm, Pulitzer-Winning New York Times Journalist, Dies at 98
In a 47-year career at The Times, he covered Cold War diplomacy in Europe, famine in Africa and genocide in Indochina.
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Cyclone Mocha Leaves Thousands Homeless in Bangladesh and Myanmar
There was less damage than predicted, but the Rohingya refugee camps on the coast of Bangladesh, where most live in simple shanties, were hit particularly hard.
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Migrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight
Revelations that migrant children have been exploited for cheap labor brought calls for action, but a partisan battle over immigration policy has complicated lawmakers’ efforts.
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How African Restaurant Baobab Fare Found Success in Detroit
Hamissi Mamba, a refugee from Burundi, knew little of American culture when he arrived eight years ago and learned English watching the “Peppa Pig” cartoon. But he opened his dream restaurant, and the accolades have rolled in.
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Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point
The New York Times – Business:While the Biden administration has accelerated processing after Trump-era restrictions and a pandemic slowdown, visa backlogs remain large.
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As Humanitarian Crises Escalate, So Do Demands to End Them
The New York Times – Business:David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, says the global refugee crisis “is manageable, not insoluble.”
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The Tajik Artisans Guarding the Country’s Cultural Legacy
The New York Times – Travel:While Tajikistan’s history is being hidden behind glimmering new facades, some hold onto tradition with quiet determination.