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Turkey‘s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is pledging to return as many as one million Syrians amid growing public animosity against the refugees. Their presence is a potential political liability for Erdogan but as Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, his plan for the refugees’ repatriation is already drawing criticism Producer: Rob Raffaele
Tijuana has become one place where families and friends of Ukrainian refugees come to seek safety for their loved ones who have escaped the war. VOA News Celia Mendoza witnessed these efforts, a few meters from the United States port of entry, El Chaparral, at the San Diego, Tijuana, Mexico border. Camera: Celia Mendoza Produced by: Rob Raffaele
With the European Union pledging to end its dependence on Russian gas, Turkey is positioning itself as a key bridge to alternative energy supplies from other nations. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul. Produced by: Rob Raffaele
Against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a European Union summit later this week aims to assert the bloc's energy independence from Russia — and strengthen its collective defense. For VOA, Lisa Bryant reports from Paris. Camera: Lisa Bryant Produced by: Rob Raffaele
A radio program in Nigeria is helping break through cultural barriers by highlighting cases of Gender Based Violence, or GBV. Even before the lockdowns, many women and girls were victims of GBV. Timothy Obiezu reports from Jos, Nigeria. Camera: Emeka Gibson Produced by: Rob Raffaele