Syrian Refugees

• Syrian refugees reflect on 10th anniversary of conflict that forced them to leave

  This 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.

  Canada

  Mar 21
• What happened to… Alan Kurdi and the Syrian refugee crisis, part 2

  On this episode of the Global News podcast Whatever Happened To…?, journalist Erica Vella revisits the story of Alan Kurdi and the Syrian refugee crisis (Part two)

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Seeking a better life, Syrian refugees find success living in Saskatoon

  It has been five years since Syrian refugees began moving to Canada seeking a better life. Many have found success as they adjust to life in a new country.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020
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• EU will not attend Russia-backed event on returning refugees to Syria, official says

  Syria's nine-year war has killed about a half-million people, wounded more than a million and forced about 5.6 million to flee abroad as refugees, mostly to neighbouring countries.

  Politics

  Nov 10, 2020
• Coronavirus cases detected at refugee camp home to 36,000 Syrians

  They are the first infections to be detected among Syrians living in refugee camps in Jordan.

  World

  Sep 8, 2020
• ‘There are 100 people sharing 1 bathroom’: What it’s like being a refugee during the COVID-19 pandemic

  More than two million of the world's refugees live in camps, many of which are overcrowded, meaning residents are not able to socially distance from one another.

  Apr 24, 2020
• Ebraheim Barho continues to recover in hospital a year after devastating fire killed 7 children

  In an effort to save his seven children Ebraheim Barho suffered severe burns to 80 per cent of his body. He remains in hospital recovering to this day.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2020
• Syrian refugees who lost 7 children in Halifax house fire release statement

  “We would like to offer our deepest gratitude to the thousands of Nova Scotians who have shown us their love and support over this past year."

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2020
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• ‘Meant to be’: Syrian refugees reunited with help from Regina family

  In the middle of a cheering airport, Abdulnaser Alkhatib, 32, hugged his mother, Fatema Abosalooa, as they were reunited after four years.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2019
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• Syrian restaurant Soufi’s to reopen in Toronto after closing over threats

  The family will be taking a break from running the restaurant, however, leaving it under new management provided by the Middle Eastern chain Paramount Fine Foods.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2019