Erin Banco

Reporter

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Erin is an international affairs writer for the International Business Times, specializing in all things Middle East. She came to IBT after having worked as a freelancer overseas. She received her bachelor's degree in Arabic and journalism from The University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011 and her master's from Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs where she concentrated in human rights and international media.

Originally from Boston, Erin moved to Cairo, Egypt where she reported from countries such as Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Israel. After that, she moved back home to attend graduate school and spend time with family. She currently lives in Istanbul and is an avid yogi and runner. She tries to make it back to the ice rink from time to time (she spent 14 years as a competitive figure skater).

The Refugee Crisis And 'Generation Z': Young Hungarians In Budapest Are Apathetic Despite Flood Of Refugees

Alienated by the right-wing government and widespread unemployment, young Hungarians are politically disengaged, even in the face of the refugee crisis.

As Germany Prepares To Implement Border Controls, Flow Of Refugees Backed Up To Serbian Border

Thousands of refugees are flowing through the border of Hungary and Austria but cannot reach Germany.

Young Refugees: In Hungary, Doctor Studies X-Rays To Determine Refugees' Ages -- And Fates

Many refugees who enter Hungary claim to be younger than 18 to gain government protection. One doctor is charged with finding out the truth.

Syrians Take Forest Paths From Serbia Into Hungary To Avoid Police Detection

Those passing through Serbia, hoping to reach countries like Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden, must first enter Hungary without being caught by police.

Refugee Children: Hungarian Orphanages Overwhelmed With Minors Who Make Journey To Europe Alone

Hundreds of refugees overwhelmed a small Hungarian children's home. Now the children have gone missing and it's unlikely they will ever be accounted for.

Europe's Refugee Crisis: Frantic Scene In Budapest, Hungary, As Crowds Vie For Last Seats On Trains To Austria, Germany

Hundreds of refugees flooded Budapest's Keleti railway station Wednesday, desperately trying to leave Hungary.

Refugee Crisis: With Mass Arrivals, Hungarian Train Station Draws Crowds Of Refugees -- And Curious Locals

A train station in Hungary has become a shelter for desperate refugees as well as a sightseeing destination for locals.

European Refugee Crisis: Romanian Government Mulls Accepting Up To 1,700 Refugees

The refugees are fleeing conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East and will gradually move to Romania and be spread around six centers across the country.

'Refugees Are Our Best Friends': In Iceland, Communities Campaign To House Syrians, Ease Europe's Migrant Crisis

“It breaks my heart to see what's happening and I know I can help, and I will in any way possible,” a young mother from Keflavik said, as an effort grows to assist Syrians.

South Sudan On The Brink: Failing Currency And Armed Conflict Pushes Country Closer To Famine

The world’s youngest nation is on the verge of declaring a famine — fueled almost entirely by man.

Iran Nuclear Deal: IAEA Inspectors Don't Have The Credentials To Ensure Iran Keeps Nuclear Program Peaceful, Former Workers Say

The few inspectors chosen to go to the Parchin site in Iran might not have the credentials needed to monitor the country’s nuclear militarization.

Iraq Protest Tensions Escalate As Crude Oil Prices Drop Following China's 'Black Monday'

Iraq’s crucial oil exports have fallen by 250,000 barrels a day, prompting the government to cut basic services.

Return Of The 1990s: Will China's 'Black Monday' Lead To A Replay of 1997's Asian Financial Crisis?

Emerging markets in Southeast Asia will suffer the most from Chinese devaluation but are protected from some of the worst losses seen in 1997.

Turkey To Form Interim Government Before November Snap Election

President Erdoğan announced Friday that Turkey will hold snap elections in November, just months after the last one.

Malian Military’s Excessive Force Lures Young Recruits Into New Terrorist Group

Targeted killings and widespread neglect of an ethnic group in the African country is fueling a violent movement that could spread across the region.

Corruption and Cronyism: Iraqi Prime Minister Faces Uphill Struggle With New Reforms

Despite the best of intentions, Prime Minister Abadi is unlikely to fix Iraq’s massive corruption problem.

Villagers Find Wreckage of Indonesian Passenger Plane In Papua, Indonesia

A Trigana Air Service plane carrying 54 people went down Sunday in a remote part of Papua, Indonesia.

US Army Parachutist Injured In Chicago Air & Water Show Dies

Corey Hood, 31, a member of the Army Golden Knights parachute team, died Sunday.

Russian Helicopter Crashes Into Sea of Okhotsk, Five Missing And Presumed Dead

Eleven people aboard the Russian helicopter that crashed in the Sea of Okhotsk are safe.

Chinese Agents In US Try To Lure Expatriate Fugitives Home, Obama Warns Beijing: Report

Chinese government agents are operating secretly in the U.S. to pressure influential expatriates to return home.

Saudi-Linked Coalition Forces Bombard Houthi Rebels, Regain Upper Hand In Yemen, Analysts Say

Analysts on the ground in Yemen say the Saudi-linked coalition forces have gained the upper hand.

Punjab Government Calls For Mourning Period After Taliban Suicide Bomb Attack Kills Pakistan Provincial Minister

The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb attack in Punjab that killed a provincial minister from Pakistan and 20 others.

Al-Abadi Pushes For Reform, Cuts Cabinet As Parliament Calls For Maliki Trial For Fall Of Mosul To ISIS

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi cut his cabinet by a third and dissolved four ministries as a parliamentary panel called for the prosecution of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

Tianjin Blast: Li Orders Work Safety Overhaul As Tianjin Rescue Workers Investigate Sodium Cyanide Levels

Toyota said Sunday it would halt its operations in Tianjin until Wednesday and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has ordered a nationwide "overhaul of work safety."

Mali: The Deadliest Peacekeeping Mission In The World

Al Qaeda militants in Mali are making it difficult for the United Nations to do its job.

Baghdad-Sadr City ISIS Bombing? Deadly Blast Raises Fears About Iraq Prime Minister’s New Government Reforms, Sectarian Tensions

Some residents of Baghdad say Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s recent changes in government caused the bombing in the Sadr City suburban district that left 75 people dead and 200 injured.

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