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13th March, 2013
Syria’s war affects generation of children
"For millions of Syrian children, the innocence of childhood has been replaced by the cruel realities of trying to survive this vicious war."
"For millions of Syrian children, the innocence of childhood has been replaced by the cruel realities of trying to survive this vicious war."
6th March, 2013
UN agency: Syrian refugee figure hits 1 million
The number of Syrians who have fled their war-ravaged country and are seeking assistance has now topped the one million mark, the United Nations' refugee agency said.
The number of Syrians who have fled their war-ravaged country and are seeking assistance has now topped the one million mark, the United Nations' refugee agency said.
22nd January, 2013
Syria unrest reduces villagers to ‘cavemen’
The caves became makeshift homes for refuges from the incessant regime shelling.
The caves became makeshift homes for refuges from the incessant regime shelling.
28th October, 2012
Syrian hajj pilgrims curse Assad
“Oh God, may we see Bashar al-Assad soon hanged or burnt, kicked out or a humiliated prisoner,” one Syrian yelled as dozens of others shouted: “Amen.”
“Oh God, may we see Bashar al-Assad soon hanged or burnt, kicked out or a humiliated prisoner,” one Syrian yelled as dozens of others shouted: “Amen.”
27th September, 2012
Up to 700,000 Syrian refugees by year-end: UN agency
In March, the UNHCR had registered 41,500 Syrian refugees and said it expected the number to rise to 100,000 by the end of this year, but that figure was surpassed in July.
In March, the UNHCR had registered 41,500 Syrian refugees and said it expected the number to rise to 100,000 by the end of this year, but that figure was surpassed in July.
11th September, 2012
Actress Jolie urges intl help for Syrians refugees
Hollywood star and UN special envoy Angelina Jolie urged the world on Tuesday to help Syrians fleeing the conflict in their country as she visited a refugee camp in Jordan.
Hollywood star and UN special envoy Angelina Jolie urged the world on Tuesday to help Syrians fleeing the conflict in their country as she visited a refugee camp in Jordan.
26th April, 2012
For those escaping Syria bloodshed, the horror remains
Umm Mounir has not uttered a word for more than a month, ever since she witnessed the killing of her five children.
Umm Mounir has not uttered a word for more than a month, ever since she witnessed the killing of her five children.
7th April, 2012
Syrian refugees flee violence, talk of mass graves
Western leaders have cast doubt on Assad's intentions, suggesting he is playing for time and is not serious about the plan.
Western leaders have cast doubt on Assad's intentions, suggesting he is playing for time and is not serious about the plan.
6th April, 2012
Refugee flow quickens as Syrian deadline approaches
Syrian firefighter Ahmad Zakzak clutched his stomach as he lay in a Turkish hospital, his back bleeding from a shrapnel wound had suffered.
Syrian firefighter Ahmad Zakzak clutched his stomach as he lay in a Turkish hospital, his back bleeding from a shrapnel wound had suffered.
21st March, 2012
Syrians lose limbs for lack of medical care
Khaled, 32, said he waited for two weeks at a field hospital in Baba Amr before being moved to Lebanon, where doctors were unable to save his right leg.
Khaled, 32, said he waited for two weeks at a field hospital in Baba Amr before being moved to Lebanon, where doctors were unable to save his right leg.
17th March, 2012
Safe in Turkey, a family flees rape, torture in Syria
Abdullah frantically recounts his harrowing journey to safety three days earlier and the horrors that drove his escape.
Abdullah frantically recounts his harrowing journey to safety three days earlier and the horrors that drove his escape.
15th March, 2012
About 1,000 Syrians flee to Turkey in single day: Official
ANKARA: About 1,000 Syrian refugees, including a defecting general, crossed into Turkey in the last 24 hours, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, the one-year…
ANKARA: About 1,000 Syrian refugees, including a defecting general, crossed into Turkey in the last 24 hours, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, the one-year…
9th June, 2011
Turkey says 2,400 cross border fleeing Syria
ABU DHABI: More than 2,400 people have crossed Turkey’s borders fleeing violence in northern Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Thursday. “We have…
ABU DHABI: More than 2,400 people have crossed Turkey’s borders fleeing violence in northern Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Thursday. “We have…
