Why don't European countries have refugee camps?

I work in a refugee camp in Hamburg, Germany. There always have been refugee shelters and these were as other social institutions meeting the needs - comfortwise. read more

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker spoke harshly on Wednesday about countries that seek to keep out refugees. But his words may have fallen on deaf ears. A number of European nations have made clear they aren't willing to welcome many newcomers, despite the current crisis. read more

Neighboring Thailand hosts nearly 40,000 people in its largest refugee camp, Mae La; the country as a whole shelters more than 100,000 refugees across nine refugee camps lining the Thai-Burma border. read more