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Convoy with UNHCR aid reaches besieged Syrian farm town
20 May 2016 Multi-agency relief convoy delivers vital food, medicines and other aid to 10,000 residents cut off in East Harasta since early 2012. -
Syria camp airstrikes show shocking disregard for civilians
6 May 2016 UNHCR denounces fatal attacks on settlements where displaced had sought safety in northern Syria which killed many and injured scores more. -
Syrian refugee carries Olympic torch through Brasilia
3 May 2016 Twelve-year-old Syrian schoolgirl Hanan bore the Olympic flame on the first stage of its relay across Brazil to the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Rio on August 5. -
Greek couple offers a welcome haven to Syrian family
27 Apr 2016 Syrian mother and toddlers were in desperate need of help after hazardous journey through Turkey and across Aegean. -
Syrian refugee carries Olympic flame through Athens
26 Apr 2016 Symbolic gesture intended to show solidarity with the world's refugees at a time when millions are fleeing war and persecution worldwide. -
Displaced by war, Syrian tailor starts over in a rented van
20 Apr 2016 A UNHCR-backed programme gives small business grants to people displaced by war within Syria to help them restart their lives. -
Work permit boost gives hope to Syrian refugees in Jordan
19 Apr 2016 Three-month window for employers to obtain free work permits for Syrians could benefit tens of thousands of refugees -
Three hours too late
4 Apr 2016 Syrian refugee and his family fear EU-Turkey deal could split them up -
German-funded scholarships give young refugees hope and an education
4 Apr 2016 Germany will offer 1,700 scholarships over four years for Syrian students – 1,000 of these will be in Turkey, making it the country with the most DAFI scholars.