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Number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon passes 100,000 mark
23 Oct 2012 Lebanon becomes third country in the region after Turkey and Jordan to reach the milestone. Region-wide the number climbs to more than 358,000. -
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. -
Guterres, Jolie in Turkey to show solidarity with Syrian refugees
13 Sep 2012 The UNHCR chief and his special envoy reiterate the urgent need to help countries hosting Syrian refugees after visiting two camps in Turkey. -
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. -
More than 100,000 flee Syria in August, highest monthly total
4 Sep 2012 The August influx brings the total number of Syrian refugees registered or awaiting registration to more than 235,300. -
Syria refugee outflow to neighbouring countries growing fast
17 Aug 2012 Large numbers fleeing to Turkey and Jordan push UNHCR's registered total above 170,000, with thousands more unrecorded. -
UNHCR reports more Syrian refugees in all neighbouring countries
10 Aug 2012 The population seeking safety reached 146,667 but UNHCR knows there are substantial additional refugees