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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. -
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. -
UNHCR fears for safety of growing number of returning Syrian refugees
12 Apr 2013 Since the start of April, an average of 300 people have been crossing each day, returning to villages close to the border in the governorate of Dara'a. -
Q&A: UNHCR teams reach out to vulnerable Syrian refugees across Jordan
3 Apr 2013 Mobile field teams travel to towns and cities to assess the needs of urban refugees, give advice and counselling, arrange for them to register as refugees, and much more. -
Escaping Syria in the dead of night: UNHCR chief visits Jordan border
14 Mar 2013 Jordanian military monitors welcome about 2,000 Syrians a day at the border. UNHCR António Guterres was there with them one night earlier this week. -
UNHCR appeals for extraordinary funds for Syria victims
13 Mar 2013 UNHCR chief António Guterres says the consequences could be devastating for the Syrian people and regional stability if significant new funding is not forthcoming.