Inside Washington’s Quiet, Long-Running Campaign to Prosecute Refugees Guilty of Horrific Wartime Abuses

War criminals walk among us, blending into our communities as Uber drivers, airport security guards, elderly neighbors, or local shop owners. They hail from all corners of the globe—Somalia, Rwanda, El Salvador, the Balkans, Germany, Iraq to name a few—claiming refuge from persecution. However, the truth reveals a stark contrast: they were the persecutors.

For decades, these individuals have lived alongside those they tortured or displaced, seeking sanctuary under the guise of refugees in America. Yet, concerted efforts are underway to unveil and hold these hidden offenders accountable, ensuring they find no sanctuary on U.S. soil.