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Angelina Jolie visits Syrian border
19 Jun 2013 Arriving in the region to mark World Refugee Day, the UNHCR Special Envoy calls on the world to help refugees and the countries hosting them -
Iraqi refugees flee war-torn Syria and seek safety back home
18 Jun 2013 After fleeing to Syria to escape violence in Iraq, Iraqi refugees are now returning home because of the war engulfing Syria -
UN Refugee Chief urges support for Syria's neighbours
18 Jun 2013 Kicking off a visit to Lebanon and Jordan, UN High Commissioner António Guterres met with leaders and refugees and warned of the danger that Syria's conflict will spread -
Syria Crisis: Tears falling on a foreign land
12 Jun 2013 Nothing has prepared Hala for becoming a refugee. Now, with her eight children, her sisters and their little ones, she is far from her home and her husband is still in Syria. -
A wish comes true for Syrian girl who left behind the most important thing
12 Jun 2013 When nine-year-old May fled Damascus last year, she had to leave her doll behind. A young British girl thousands of miles away read about her sadness and sent her a new one. -
Syrian refugees warily navigate the urban jungle of Amman
31 May 2013 Abdul faces many difficulties in exile. He is unfamiliar with Jordan and worries about getting along as well as how to make a living. But at least he feels safe. -
UNHCR concerned about Syrians stuck at border, reiterates call for international support
24 May 2013 Amid worsening violence inside Syria, UNHCR expects the number of refugees to continue climbing and put more pressure on host countries in the region. -
UN Goodwill Ambassador Jesús Vázquez visits Syrian refugees in Jordan
15 May 2013 The popular Spanish TV presenter highlights the plight of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, particularly the children, and will help raise funds for UNHCR. -
UNHCR report says Syrian influx strains host country health services
26 Apr 2013 The report, covering the first quarter of 2013 in Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, shows that refugees need treatment for both common and conflict-related conditions.