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Angelina Jolie travels to Syria-Jordan border as refugee influx continues
6 Dec 2012 Since her last visit in September, the number of registered refugees in the region has risen by more than 200,000 and in Jordan alone by nearly 50,000. -
Top UNHCR official calls for safe passage for uprooted Syrians
4 Dec 2012 Erika Feller also met refugees who recently made it to safety in Jordan. Many were elderly. She also reviewed reception arrangements at Za'atri camp. -
Syria Crisis: UNHCR urges European Union states to honour their asylum system principles
16 Oct 2012 These include ensuring access to territory, access to asylum procedures and harmonized approaches to the adjudication of asylum claims. -
Number of registered Syrian refugees triples to more than 300,000 in three months
2 Oct 2012 The rapid rise underscores the urgency of the revised Syria Regional Response Plan seeking US$487.9 million to help up to 710,000 refugees. -
UNHCR and partners seek extra US$295 million for Syria refugee ops
27 Sep 2012 The new appeal brings the amount sought for Syria humanitarian operations to US$487.9 million and covers needs of up to 700,000 by year's end. -
Syrian refugee children prepare to start school, Iraq opens border crossing
21 Sep 2012 With the new academic year approaching, hundreds of Syrian refugee children in Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan have been registering with schools. -
UNHCR chief welcomes Iran commitment to maintain asylum space
18 Sep 2012 Iran's government confirms its commitment to asylum space for Afghan refugees and to legalize undocumented Afghans living in Iran. -
Angelina Jolie urges support for Syrian refugees and Iraqi returnees
16 Sep 2012 The UNHCR Special Envoy also says it is critical that Iraq receives urgent international support and continues to welcome refugees across its borders. -
UNHCR scaling up relief operation for displaced inside Syria
7 Sep 2012 As more and more Syrians flee their homes, the refugee agency is stepping up the provision of household items, financial assistance, medical assistance, counselling, shelter and schooling.