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UNHCR Press Release: Syria conflict at 7 years is “a colossal human tragedy”
In this press release on the seventh anniversary of the Syrian War, Filippo Grandi reflects on the relentless suffering of Syrian civilians, and UNHCR’s relief efforts.
Shaped by Syria’s war, 7-year-old finds new path in exile
Consequences of seven-year conflict represent colossal human tragedy, says UN refugee chief, blaming continued violence on failure of political will.
UNHCR’s Grandi appalled at suffering of civilians in Syria
Consequences of seven-year conflict represent colossal human tragedy, says UN refugee chief, blaming continued violence on failure of political will.
Q&A: Syria’s Eastern Ghouta “on the verge of major disaster”
Hundreds of thousands of people remain trapped in the besieged Syrian enclave of Duma in Eastern Ghouta. Sajjad Malik, the UNHCR Representative in Syria, says the area is “on the verge of a major disaster.”
Syrian family displaced by crisis returns home to rebuild
Abdul Kader and his family moved from one neighbourhood to another five times inside Homs in Syria, as brutal fighting closed in around them. Now, he is determined to rebuild his home and life.
Seven facts about the Syria crisis
It has been seven years since the start of the conflict in Syria. Here are seven key facts to know about the ongoing crisis.
Joint UN Press Release: The UN and partners plan to deliver humanitarian assistance to eastern Ghouta
Damascus, Syria The UN and partners plan to deliver humanitarian assistance to Duma in eastern Ghouta today, 5 March 2018. Today’s convoy will consist of 46 truckloads of health and nutrition supplies, along with food for 27,500 people in need and will be led by Ali...
Burundian refugee stitching together a brighter future in Rwanda
Sandrine fled violence in Burundi and found safety at a camp in Rwanda, where she has learned to sew. Now, she has designs on a future as a tailor and helping others to learn the craft.
Why thousands of children in Central America are forced to flee
Threats of violence from gangs have led hundreds ofthousands of refugees and asylum seekers from Guatamela, El Salvador and Honduras to seek refuge in Mexico and other neighbouring countries.
Call to support Syrians amid violence in Eastern Ghouta
UNHCR and partner agencies remain poised and ready to deliver critical aid items including food, water, blankets and medical care to those in need in Eastern Ghouta.
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