illegal immigrants

An African immigrant holds a machete in Johannesburg, South Africa. Immigrants have complained about a lack of police protection and some have started to arm themselves.

Foreigners in South Africa arm themselves to fend off anti-immigrant riots

April 17, 2015Conflict

With unemployment and resentment running high in South Africa, the country’s immigrant communities are feeling the brunt of the anger. Now they’re being forced to defend themselves against angry riots, and say the government’s response isn’t strong enough.

A child boards a freight train near Arriaga, Chiapas, in southern Mexico. Arriaga is the first stop for many Central American migrants making their way to the US.

Children are crossing the US border in record numbers — and facing the judge alone

June 10, 2014Conflict & Justice