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Eric Reidy

Eric Reidy

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Jan 30, 2017

This is not about politics

Reflections on the #MuslimBan and the privileging of Christians in U.S. immigration and refugee policy from an international correspondent…

This is not about politics

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Ghost Boat

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Eric Reidy

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Jun 23, 2016

Everything Changes, But Nothing Changes At All

Refugees and migrants keep searching for an escape, and Europe keeps closing the doors. But underneath it all, the story stays the same.

Everything Changes, But Nothing Changes At All

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Ghost Boat

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Eric Reidy

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Jun 15, 2016

A Very Heavy Toll

Why are thousands of people still dying in the Mediterranean?

A Very Heavy Toll

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Ghost Boat

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Eric Reidy

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Jun 9, 2016

Did Italy Just Catch The Wrong Man?

The arrest of an alleged people smuggler has caused a bizarre controversy.

Did Italy Just Catch The Wrong Man?

Eric Reidy

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May 26, 2016

Idomeni: Life on Hold

The small village of Idomeni is the last stop on the refugee trail in Greece. When Macedonia closed its border in early March, it also…

Idomeni: Life on Hold

Eric Reidy

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May 19, 2016

“I’m Fine. My Situation is Not”

Syrians are not the only people stranded on the Greek Islands facing deportation under the EU — Turkey Deal. People from South Asia and…

“I’m Fine. My Situation is Not”

Eric Reidy

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May 2, 2016

The precarious life of Syrian agricultural workers in Turkey

Torbali, an agricultural district about an hour from Turkey’s western coast, is home to thousands of Syrian refugees. Living on the margins…

The precarious life of Syrian agricultural workers in Turkey

Eric Reidy

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Apr 22, 2016

The best place in Turkey for Syrians

The southern Turkish port of Mersin is known as a destination for middle class Syrians fleeing the war. But with almost no support from the…

The best place in Turkey for Syrians

Eric Reidy

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Apr 21, 2016

Limbo in Lebanon

Tripoli, Lebanon used to be an early gateway on the refugee trail to Europe. Now with borders closing and new visa requirements, Syrians…

Limbo in Lebanon

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Ghost Boat

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Eric Reidy

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Apr 20, 2016

How Can We Trace This Mysterious Phone Call?

I recently received a piece of information that has added a new wrinkle to our search for the Ghost Boat — and I’m not sure what to do with…

How Can We Trace This Mysterious Phone Call?

Eric Reidy

Eric Reidy

Author of #GhostBoat with great team on @ReadMatter. Follow the investigation: http://me.dm/ghostboat . Based in Beirut.

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