First asylum-seekers relocate from Greece to Luxembourg
ATHENS, Greece, Nov 4 (UNHCR)—It was the crack of dawn when 30 asylum-seekers from Syria and Iraq gathered around the departure gate at Athens International Airport on Wednesday, bound for a new life in a new land. The atmosphere was full of expectation. Some could...
Shaken by war, Syrian children start over at German school
NEUBRANDENBURG, Germany, Oct 29 (UNHCR)—Leen flings open the school doors after her German language class and runs out, clearly delighting in her new surroundings despite a cold rush of autumn air. “I like being here,” said Leen, gesturing around her....
As War Drags on, Athletes Cry Foul
They were at the top of their game when fighting shook the Central African Republic. Now living as refugees, six stars wonder if they’ll ever compete at that level again. Martial was a national champion in karate. William won medals as a high-jumper. Nadine, Teddy,...