Ivory Coast refugees stream into Liberia

Ivory Coast refugees stream into Liberia

Dec 3, 2020 | International Crisis

Ivory Coast refugees are streaming into Liberia. Political tension stemming from a recent presidential election has erupted into deadly violence. Thousands are fleeing this conflict. Ivory Coast is not new to political upheaval. After the country’s 2011 election,...
Devastating flood in Afghanistan

Devastating flood in Afghanistan

Nov 20, 2020 | International Crisis

A major flood swept through northeast Afghanistan in late August, killing more than 100 people and destroying more than 1,500 homes. Many people in this Central Asian country lost everything, including family members. Distressed people searched through debris and mud...
Deadly Earthquake in Turkey

Deadly Earthquake in Turkey

Nov 12, 2020 | International Crisis

A deadly earthquake hit Izmir, Turkey and parts of Greece on Friday, October 30. The tremor reached the Turkish city of Istanbul, about 200 miles northeast of Izmir. Most of the damage lies in the city of Izmir, Turkey. Seventeen buildings collapsed while countless...