Syrian refugees

Turkish Woman Walks Out on Bill for 35 Refugee Children

A woman in Turkey ordered lunch for 35 Syrian refugees before disappearing without paying.

UN Aid Chief Calls for Greater Access to Syria

United Nations aid chief Stephen O'Brien announces Syria visit, says he hopes to secure better humanitarian access to Syrians.

Syrian Refugees Top 4 Million

Scale of human tragedy in Syria continues to balloon, as refugees say they've lost hope of ever returning home.

Wounded Syrian Killed in Druze Attack on IDF Ambulance

Crowd of Israeli Druze descend on ambulance carrying wounded Syrian refugees.

Syrian Refugees Sneak into Europe Through Lesbos

One refugee's arduous journey with smugglers and traffickers reveals how covert entry into France is possible from jihadist hot-zones.

UN Refugee Agency Marks World Refugee Day in Syria

UN calls on global community to remember millions displaced by war.

UNHCR: West Should 'Follow' Turkey's Example on Syrian Refugees

Turkey has taken in 1.8 million Syrian refugees since 2011, but Western countries not doing enough to share the burden, UN chief says.

Thousands of Syrian Refugees Flee to Turkey

Thousands of Syrian refugees pour into Turkey as Turkish authorities reopen the border after days of closure.

Turkey Turns Water Cannons on Fleeing Refugees

'Open-door' policy? Security forces fire in the air and hose down Syrian refugees at the border trying to flee escalating fighting.

Intense Border Fighting Has Turkey Rethink Refugee Policy

Kurdish and ISIS warring for control on the Turkish border makes Erdogan's 'open-door' policy not quite so open.

Norway to Welcome 8,000 Syrians by Late 2017

Oslo calls on other European countries to welcome Syrian refugees, following UNHCR guidelines.

Former British PM Appeals for Help for Syrian Refugees

Gordon Brown launches an appeal to raise $100 million in aid for Syrian students who have taken refuge in Lebanon.

3 Arrested for Returning Syrian Army Defectors to Assad's Regime

Three Lebanese men abducted Syrian refugees and threw them back into the war zone, authorities say.

Syrians Find Refuge in Brazil

Brazil providing asylum status to fleeing Syrians, who are intent on rebuilding their lives despite cultural, language barriers.

Erdogan Attacks West for Not Taking More Syrian Refugees

Turkish president claims EU 'leaves refugees to die at sea,' notes Turkey has taken in 2 million Syrians.

Almost 75% of Lebanese Street Children are Syrian Refugees

Research shows Lebanese street urchins nearly all Syrian, working on street to support families in Syria instead of schooling.

UN Failing to Bring Aid to Some Syrians in Need

UN relief efforts in war-torn Syria are struggling to reach 40 percent of civilians in need, says Assistant Secretary-General.

In Iraq, Angelina Jolie Says World Failing to Address Crisis

Jolie, actress and envoy to UN refugee agency, 'shocked' by Syrian and Iraqi refugee camp conditions, says situation worsening.

Report: Turkish Burger King Manager Beats Syrian Refugee Boy

Photo of 11 year-old boy allegedly beaten for eating leftover fries makes waves on social media.

Syrian Refugees Plot Cyprus Escape as Camp Closes

As refugee camp in Cyprus closes, hundreds of Syrian refugees attempt to make their way to Europe.

Canada to Accept 10,000 Syrian Refugees Over 3 Years

Canada’s Immigration Minister announces that 10,000 Syrian refugees will be brought to Canada over the next three years.

Report: Assad Partially Recaptures Syrian Golan Heights

Rebel forces lose several Quneitra villages after capturing UN forces, same day UN report reveals half of Syria has been displaced.

Syrian Refugees May Pass Afghan Refugees, Says UN

Syrians could soon overtake Afghans as the world's biggest refugee population, predicts UN's refugee commissioner.

Obama Pledges More Aid to Jordan

Obama pledges to provide Jordan with more aid as it copes with a flood of Syrian refugees.

Syria Report Reveals Refugee Children's Bleak Future

UNHCR report finds half of the 2.2 million Syrian refugees are children, many working to support family instead of being in school.

Turkey Slams World's Failure in Dealing with Syria Crisis

Turkish Foreign Minister warns that food and medicine for Syrians are running out, slams the world's failure in tackling the crisis.

World Bank, Lebanon Work on Syrian Refugee Aid Fund

The World Bank is working with Lebanon to set up a fund to manage donor aid for more than half a million Syrian refugees in the country.

Doors to Syrian Refugees Starting to Close

The doors to Syrian refugees are starting to close, with more than 1.7 million already having flooded through the borders to safety.

New Syrian Refugee Camps in Turkey for Christians, Kurds

Turkey is building new Syrian refugee camps for two minority groups, the Christians and the Kurds.

UN: 4 Million People Are Displaced Inside Syria

The UN says some four million Syrians are displaced inside the country and in dire need of international help.

4 Syrians Treated, 2 Taken to Israeli Hospital by IDF

Four hurt Syrians were treated at the northern border Wednesday and two later hospitalized in Israel. It's not the first time.

EU Official Killed in Rocket Attack on Damascus Suburb

A member of the European Union delegation in Syria has been killed in a rocket attack on Damascus.

Syrian Rebels Vow to Conquer Golan, Refugees Refuse Israeli Aid

Syrian refugees might be desperate, injured and starving – but they won’t accept Israeli aid, as rebels vow to reconquer the Golan Heights.

Syria Loses as Refugee Count Hits One Million

The United Nations says the number of Syrian refugees fleeing the country has hit the one million mark, as the nation is turned to rubble.

Over 4,000 Syrian Refugees Flood Jordan in 24 Hrs

More than 4,000 Syrians crossed the border in Jordan over the past 24 hours. At least 200 of the refugees were wounded.

Syrian Refugees at Ziv Hospital 'Asked for Humanitarian Help'

For the first time, Syrian refugees are getting medical treatment in an Israel hospital. "They asked for help," said a Defense official.

Health Crisis Building in Jordan Due to Syrian Refugees

Jordan’s health system is beginning to crack under the strain of caring for 340,000 Syrian refugees. Amman is seeking help with the effort.

Syrian Refugees Attack Norwegian Charity Storehouse in Jordan

Jordanian police were forced to fire tear gas at a mob of Syrian refugees Sunday after they rioted at the storehouse of a Norwegian charity.

PA Hopes Syrian 'Red Herring' Discredits Netanyahu at Polls

On the eve of Israel's national elections, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas attempts to discredit Likud PM Netanyahu and affect his popularity.

The Real Refugees: Children Die of Cold in Syrian Camps

Families on the run from violence in Syria face danger from the winter cold. UN continues to spend on Palestinian “refugees".

Thousands Flee Syria as Fighting Continues

Heavy fighting between Syrian rebels and troops sends thousands fleeing across the border into Turkey.

Israel Preparing for Flood of Syrian Refugees

The IDF is preparing to absorb a potential flood of Syrian refugees and prevent a spillover of violence into Israel.

UN Raises Syrian Refugee Estimate to 710,000

The United Nations has again raised its estimate of the number of Syrians will flee their country by their country by the end of this year.

UN: Up to 700K Syrian Refugees by Year's End

The United Nations agency for refugees is predicting that up to 700,000 Syrians will flee their homes to other lands by the year's end.

Turkish PM: Syria a 'Terrorist State'

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan labeled the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad a 'terrorist state” that massacres its own people.

Jordan: $700M Needed to House Syrian Refugees

Jordanian officials told reporters Saturday they need $700 million to continue to house incoming Syrian refugees pouring across the border.

Number of Syrian Refugees Rises to 200,000

The United Nations refugee agency says more than 200,000 Syrian refugees have fled to neighboring countries.

Lebanon Suspends Medical Assistance to Syrian Refugees

Lebanese authorities suspend medical assistance to Syrian refugees, say the decision is “technical, not political.”

Turkey Fears Syrian Conflict Spilling Over Border

Turkey has expressed fears the growing civil war in Syria is beginning to spill over its border. About 2,000 refugees arrived in 48 hours.

Syrians Vote Despite Battles in the Street

Syrians went out to vote in a nationwide municipal election Monday, despite continued violence and a feeling the polls were useless.