Refugees and Displaced Persons – Page 5

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.

By Amy Haimerl

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Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point

While the Biden administration has accelerated processing after Trump-era restrictions and a pandemic slowdown, visa backlogs remain large.

By Lydia DePillis

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As Humanitarian Crises Escalate, So Do Demands to End Them

David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, says the global refugee crisis “is manageable, not insoluble.”

By Claudia Dreifus

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The Tajik Artisans Guarding the Country’s Cultural Legacy

While Tajikistan’s history is being hidden behind glimmering new facades, some hold onto tradition with quiet determination.

By Anna Sherman and Maxime Fossat