Headlines- The United Nations warns that 800,000 people in Yemen have lost access to life-saving food aid due to the conflict's escalation, and hospitals are overcrowded with injured combatants.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran was accused by a U.S. official of lying about a cargo ship that sank on Wednesday and of attacking it, most likely with a missile.
- A cargo ship struck a naval mine on Wednesday while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via "an unauthorized and hazardous route," according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- Protests against the government in the capital of Albania Tirana turned violent on Wednesday, leaving several official buildings severely damaged and at least one on fire.
- After the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage by Russia's FSB security agency, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned in Russia's ambassador on Wednesday.
Tag: Syrian Refugee Camps
As Turkish Shelling Intensifies Near a...
The Turkish military has intensified its bombing of Kurdish forces close to the northeast Syrian town of Tal Tamr, displacing hundreds of residents
For Displaced Reporter,Journalism is’More Than Just...
Reporter Nawroz Rasho describes life in a Syrian camp where she has lived for four years after fleeing bombardment in her hometown
In Geneva, Syria’s Constitutional Committee Meets
The Syrian Constitutional Committee’s Government Co-Chair, Ahmad Kuzbari, attends a meeting of the Committee in Geneva
COVID-19 Effects Syrian Refugees in Turkey
According To Relief Agencies, The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Pushed Millions Of Syrian Refugees Residing In Turkey Deeper Into Poverty, Forcing Many To Take On Significant Loans
Syrian Refugees in Somalia
Since Syria’s Civil War Began A Decade Ago, Refugees Have Fled To Countries In The Middle East And Europe, As Well As To Countries In Africa, Such As Somalia, Which Are Experiencing Turmoil. Syrian Refugees, According To Somali Officials, Are Culturally And Economically Enhancing The Host Nation
Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
The Syrian Civil war is now ten years old. The conflict has created over 5 million refugees many of whom are still living in camps
Syria War 10 Year Anniversary Part...
March 15th marks ten years since the civil war began in Syria, and in many places the government of President Bashar al-Assad appears victorious. But in Idlib, the last remaining opposition stronghold, four million people are trapped within a war that some say is far from over
Focus on Refugees:Syrian Refugees Facing Immense...
As the Syria crisis reaches the 10-year mark, millions of refugees face unprecedented hardship due to rising poverty, lack of opportunities and the impact of COVID-19. 35-year-old Syrian refugee Hala described the downward spiral their lives have taken since fleeing the conflict in their home country and coming to Lebanon 10 years ago
Authorities in Northeast Syria Release 65...
Al-Hol camp authorities on Thursday released 65 Islamic State families of Deir el-Zour under an agreement with Syria’s tribes
Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
A new report by World Bank and UNHCR revealed that there is a jump in poverty among refugees during pandemic, adding that cash programmes that help offset impact must be scaled up in 2021