Refugees

Islamabad, Pakistan – When Salima Ahmad* noticed a three-day gap between the expiry of her family’s visas and the date on a document proving that they had applied for renewals, her …

Rights groups and UN agencies have documented systematic abuse against migrants, refugees in Libya including torture, rape and extortion. Libya authorities have uncovered nearly 50 bodies from two mass graves …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced plans to open additional border crossings, predicting an increase in voluntary returns as stability improves. ADVERTISEMENT Hundreds of Syrian refugees gathered at Turkey’s …

In 2024, about half of Syria’s registered refugees live in Turkiye, followed by Lebanon, Germany, Jordan and Iraq. On Sunday morning, millions of Syrians, both within the country and abroad, …

Beirut, Lebanon – On November 10, Sudanese asylum seekers gathered to listen to Abdel Baqi Othman in a cafe in Lebanon’s capital Beirut. The well-respected Sudanese activist spoke passionately about …

UNRWA’s chief, Philippe Lazzarini, says there is ‘no plan B’ if Israel bans the agency from supporting Palestinian refugees. Lazzarini warns, “If there’s no international response, the responsibility falls to …

After meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Istanbul for talks, President Erdogan says Turkey’s doors are ‘open’ to refugees from Lebanon. ADVERTISEMENT Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received German Chancellor …

Tripoli, Lebanon – On September 23, Israel bombed the home of Syrian refugee Fadi Shahab in south Lebanon. He and his family were in the yard when they felt the …

NewsFeed Refugees from Syria’s war have been arriving back in opposition-held areas after fleeing Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Many said they spent days making the journey and faced problems along …

Beirut, Lebanon –  Israel waits until dusk to bomb Beirut. The shockwaves from explosions, the buzzing of drones, and the rumble of warplanes terrify the population – including Palestinian refugees. …