Syria Refugees
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Newcomer groups will use Syrian refugee program format to help Afghan refugeesLife in a country plagued by war, then a journey to a new home and a new life. It's an experience few can relate too, but a path that an Edmonton man knows intimately.CanadaAug 18, 2021
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Syrian refugees reflect on 10th anniversary of conflict that forced them to leaveThis month marks a sombre milestone in the Syrian conflict. It was 10 years ago this month that peaceful protests were met by a violent crackdown and spiralled into civil war.CanadaMar 21, 2021
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Greek police fire tear gas at migrants as country accuses Turkey of sending an ‘onslaught’The crisis is the first big policy test for Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who was elected in July and promised a tougher stance on immigration.WorldFeb 29, 2020
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Flooding displaces thousands of refugees in northern SyriaThe flooding, along with overnight temperatures below zero celsius, have created a "perfect storm," according to one aid group.WorldDec 28, 2018
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Obstacles remain for Syrian refugees to gain Canadian citizenshipThree years after Canada brought in 25,000 refugees, they are now becoming eligible for citizenship, but language is a concern for many.CanadaDec 23, 2018
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U.S. won’t abandon Syrian people, Nikki Haley says during refugee camp visitYet as Haley pledged Sunday that the U.S. would increase support, her message was diluted by President Trump's own vow to put "America First."WorldMay 21, 2017
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13,000 people killed in mass hangings in Syrian prisons since 2011: Amnesty InternationalSyrian authorities have killed as many as 13,000 people — possibly more — since the start of the 2011 uprising in mass hangings at a prison north of Damascus known to detainees as "the slaughterhouse."WorldFeb 7, 2017
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‘The situation with Aleppo is now terrible’: Leader of Syrian rescue group urges actionThe head of a volunteer rescue group who has witnessed the devastation in Aleppo firsthand says the world needs to listen to the cries for help coming from Syria.WorldDec 13, 2016
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Intense bombing leaves all hospitals in eastern Aleppo out of actionAll hospitals in Syria's besieged rebel-held eastern Aleppo are out of service after days of heavy air strikesWorldNov 19, 2016
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How many privately sponsored Syrians will Canada accept?Through pub nights, crowd funding websites, church suppers and craft bazaars, thousands of Canadians are currently trying to raise money to sponsor a Syrian refugee.CanadaJan 28, 2016
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