National Security

United Nations opposes Trump refugee order

By Joel Gehrke
Published January 28, 2017 3:10pm ET
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United Nations opposes Trump refugee order
The Syrian civil war and the threat of the Islamic State and other terrorist groups across the Middle East has caused a humanitarian crisis; the number of individuals displaced from there homes is at a record high. (AP Photo) | AP

Officials at the United Nations opposed President Trump’s decision to contract the U.S. refugee resettlement program and deny visas to individuals from several countries affected by terrorism.

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