In Lebanon, Syrian Refugees Met With Harassment And Hostility
In some Lebanese towns, Syrian refugees now outnumber Lebanese. And harassment against them is picking up — as is political rhetoric against them.
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For Civilians Trapped In Raqqa, Offensive Against ISIS Presents New Dangers
An Amnesty International report depicts the terrors faced by the Syrian civilians trapped by ISIS fighters. Among those terrors: errant airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition pushing to liberate them.
From Israel, Quiet Efforts Are Underway To Aid Civilians In Syria
The two countries have fought each other in the past and technically remain in a state of war. But both the Israeli military and private organizations are quietly delivering humanitarian aid.
For Syrian Refugees In Turkey, A Long Road To Regular Employment
Many of the Syrians in Turkey are educated professionals who are under-employed, working off the books for low pay. A government program is trying to change that, but things are moving slowly.
U.N.: More Than 600,000 Syrians Have Returned Home In 2017
The U.N. migration agency says that number is comparable to the number of returns spanning the entire year in 2016. But new displacements are considerably higher than returns.
'I Give Up': Top War Crimes Expert Resigns From U.N.'s Syria Inquiry
"The states in the Security Council don't want justice," Carla Del Ponte told the Swiss publication Blick. "I can't any longer be part of this commission which simply doesn't do anything."
Here's What To Know About The Trump-Putin Syria Cease-Fire
Trump has speculated the truce may be the beginning of the end of the war. Many have doubts. And in fact, this cease-fire may even be leading to more violence in other parts of Syria.
U.S., Russia Agree To Syrian Cease-Fire
The truce, for a section of the country's southwest, also includes Jordan and Israel. Several such cease-fires in the past have been short-lived.
They Dreamed Of Being Doctors. Now They Help Syrians With The Same Dream
Two Iranian brothers didn't let a war keep them from medical school. Now they're using mobile phones to build the next generation of doctors in Syria.
Several Killed In Damascus Car Bombings Despite Authorities 'Foiling' Part Of Plot
Police were able to intercept two suicide car bombers just outside Damascus's city center, while a third car was able to make it through before blowing up.