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Eight years on, Syrian refugees weigh thorny question of return
9 Mar 2019 Abdulhay, like the war in Syria, is eight years old. His family are among the millions of refugees wondering what their future holds. -
Storm flooding brings misery to Syrian refugees in Lebanon
11 Jan 2019 One dead and more than 11,000 affected by days of heavy rain and high winds from Storm Norma, with hundreds of refugees forced to abandon their homes. -
Syrian refugees face harsh winter as funding falls short
11 Sep 2018 UNHCR needs US$270 million to ensure that the most vulnerable Syrians uprooted by war do not go without vital protection and assistance this year. -
UNHCR chief meets Lebanese officials after three-country Syria tour
31 Aug 2018 Filippo Grandi says that factors preventing voluntary refugee return must be addressed, and holds constructive discussions with senior Lebanese officials. -
Donors pledge US$4.4 billion to meet needs for Syria
25 Apr 2018 UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says support at the Brussels pledging conference for the world's largest refugee crisis is 'critical.' -
Funding gap threatens more misery for destitute Syrians
23 Apr 2018 Vital cash aid to 200,000 refugee families in the region due to expire from May. -
UNHCR's Grandi appalled at suffering of civilians in Syria
9 Mar 2018 Consequences of seven-year conflict represent colossal human tragedy, says UN refugee chief, blaming continued violence on failure of political will. -
Desperate Syrians pay ultimate price in bid to reach Lebanon
12 Feb 2018 Forced to attempt mountain smuggling route to reach safety, 16 Syrian men, women and children freeze to death after being caught in a heavy storm. -
Sorrow stalks Iraqi Christians in Lebanon
10 Jan 2018 Families like the Yousifs, who fled persecution near Mosul, struggle with life in exile.