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UNHCR reports more Syrian refugees in all neighbouring countries
10 Aug 2012 The population seeking safety reached 146,667 but UNHCR knows there are substantial additional refugees -
Syrians fleeing by the hundreds daily, says UNHCR
3 Aug 2012 As the outflow continues, up to 1.5 million people could be displaced within Syria with little aid, said UNHCR on Friday as it sought to deliver supplies through the few remaining channels. -
Syrian exodus grows as fighting continues
31 Jul 2012 Thousands of terrified residents are huddled in Aleppo's public buildings. Thousands more are fleeing daily into the region and beyond. -
Exodus continues from Syria, including some 10,000 Iraqis
24 Jul 2012 Many of the Iraqi returnees are worried about going back to the country they fled, but feel they have little choice given the security situation in Syria. -
Number of Syrian refugees triples to 112,000 since April
17 Jul 2012 Three-quarters are women and children and the real number is thought to be higher as many people only register when their resources run out. -
UNHCR warns of funding shortfall for operations to help Syrian refugees
20 Apr 2012 Less than 20 per cent of the funds sought under regional response plan have been given. Only eight organizations have to date received funding. -
UNHCR flies aid to Turkey for earthquake victims
1 Nov 2011 The UN refugee agency airlifts more than 100 tonnes of aid to Turkey for survivors of last week's devastating earthquake in the east of the country. -
UNHCR assists displaced children in Iraq's Kurdistan region
31 Oct 2011 In more stable countries, 13-year-old Firas and many of his classmates would probably be attending a school for children with special needs. -
Telecoms operator Lebara supports education for displaced children
2 Aug 2011 European telecoms operator Lebara launches fund-raising drive to help more than 100,000 displaced children in six countries get a proper education.