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The Show Must Go On: Syrian Ramadan soaps film in Lebanon
7 Aug 2013 TV soap operas are a staple of Ramadan across the Arab world and Syrians fleeing the bitter war in their homeland see no reason to stop the tradition. -
Syrian visionary turns crumbling coach house into an artist's atelier
11 Jul 2013 Raghad Mardini has created a space above Beirut where refugee Syrian artists can resume their work, exchange ideas, make friendships and build bridges. -
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 -
Shahad once lived "the best life," now the four-year-old Syrian girl needs help
7 Jun 2013 As refugees continue to flee the conflict in Syria, the UN is launching its biggest ever humanitarian appeal to raise aid for those most in need, like four-year-old Shahad. -
A Refugee's Journey: Ahmed is happy to be alive and starting a family
5 Jun 2013 Syrian refugee Ahmed, a former lawyer, fled to Lebanon last August from the city of Hama. He survives on his wits, his strength and the kindness of strangers. -
UNHCR ramps up registration of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
27 May 2013 With 1.5 million refugees and counting, UNHCR is working to ensure new Syrian arrivals are registered. They include people like Dana and her children in Lebanon. -
Q&A: Top Colombian envoy visits Lebanon for UNHCR's Executive Committee
27 May 2013 Ambassador Alicia Arango Olmos discusses her recent visit to Lebanon, where she met Syrian refugees and reviewed the UNHCR relief operation. -
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. -
A learning curve for young Syrian refugees at model school in Lebanon
23 May 2013 Enrolment of Syrian refugees in state schools in Lebanon falls below a government target of 60 per cent, but a school in the north-east provides a model for the rest of the country.