Syrian Refugees

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UNHCR said now 1 per cent of all humanity is displaced, and there are twice as many forcibly displaced people than a decade ago. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

UN: Millions driven from homes in 2020 despite COVID-19 crisis

99 of the more than 160 countries that closed their borders due to COVID didn't make exceptions for people seeking protection as refugees

18 Jun 2021 11:41 AM

After the civil war erupted in Syria eight years ago, Nasrallah started growing the fungi in his home province of Hama. (Photo: AFP)

Syrian refugees grow mushrooms to sustain families

Displaced Syrian grows mushrooms to feed family.

26 Dec 2019 4:46 PM

Lisbon’s first Syrian restaurant Mezze, run by a dozen refugees, serves up traditional Syrian dishes.

Lisbon’s 1st Syrian restaurant a welcome sign for refugees

Leonor Rodrigues was one of the customers immediately won over when Mezze opened in September.

08 Nov 2017 1:31 AM

Priyanka Chopra with children at the refugee camp for Syrians in Jordan. (Photo: Instagram)

'These kids are my inspiration': Priyanka meets Syrian refugees in Jordan

The actress said she wanted the world to be inspired by their resilience and their hope for a better tomorrow.

11 Sep 2017 5:20 PM

Haley tours a supermarket run by the Norwegian Refugee Council and partly funded by the U.S. during a visit to the Zaatari Refugee Camp, Jordan. (Photo: AP)

Jordan: US envoy Haley says Trump administration will support Syrian refugees

US envoy Nikki Haley’s message was diluted by US President Trump's planned budget cuts and his hardline position on refugees.

22 May 2017 10:44 AM

Fashion designer Helen Storey hopes the dress made out of a refugee tent will help to educate people in the West about the Syria conflict (Photo: AFP)

Helen Storey designs hooded dress out of UN Syrian refugee tent

The project aims to introduce the reality of refugee life to audiences who may be physically and politically removed from the conflict.

23 Mar 2017 9:32 PM

Dutton said there would have been 'significant consequences in our own country' if the govt had followed the opposition’s advice by bringing all the refugees to Australia quickly. (Photo: AP)

Australia denies entry to Syrian refugees; cites London attack for justification

A minister said that the deadly rampage near Britain’s Parliament on Wednesday showed Australia was right to be cautious.

23 Mar 2017 1:05 PM

For 34-year-old Soha and her toddler Angelo, Italy will be an escape from the trauma of Syria's six-year war. (Photo: Representational Image)

Syrian refugees head to Italy 'pronto', avoid risky sea journey

Nearly 700 Syrian refugees have been granted one-year humanitarian visas to begin their asylum process in Italy.

19 Mar 2017 5:34 PM

Anish Kapoor will use the money to help alleviate the refugee crisis and try to expand the Jewish community's engagement in a global effort to aid Syrian refugees. (Photo: AFP)

Indian-origin sculptor Anish Kapoor wins $ 1 mln Israeli prize

Kapoor created the Holocaust Memorial for the Liberal Jewish Synagogue in London in 2015

06 Feb 2017 4:31 PM

In the last couple of days around 2,200 families have returned to the Hanano housing district. (Photo: AP/Representational Image)

Aleppo: Families return to the city seeking to resume their lives

Thousands of people who were displaced by the war in Aleppo return to the city to see if they resume their livelihoods.

04 Jan 2017 8:13 PM

President-elect Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Targeting the ‘other’

Trade and investment agreements will have to be renewed with post-Brexit Britain, the European Union and Donald Trump’s America.

29 Dec 2016 3:44 AM

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Mohan Guruswamy

Syrian refugees