Tag: Syrian refugees
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An international appeal to raise $4.07 billion to provide aid in Syria
Damascus (Al-Ittihad, agencies) Yesterday, the United Nations launched an appeal to raise $4.07 billion to provide humanitarian aid in Syria, warning that the lack of support may push more Syrians to emigrate.The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, Adam Abdel Mawla, said via video from Damascus in a press conference: “For the year 2024, we…
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Voluntary return convoy of Syrian nationals in Lebanon
Shaaban Bilal (Beirut, Cairo) Yesterday, Lebanese General Security announced the start of preparations to launch a voluntary return convoy of Syrian nationals. The Public Security Information Affairs Office said in a press statement yesterday, reported by the National News Agency: “Within the framework of the voluntary return program for displaced Syrians who wish to return…
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The Lebanese army prevents the entry of hundreds of Syrians through illegal crossings
Beirut (Agencies) The Minister of National Defense in the Lebanese caretaker government, Maurice Selim, confirmed yesterday that the army units are making efforts to confront the phenomenon of the new Syrian exodus to Lebanon through illegal crossings. Minister Salim said, during his meeting today with the Minister of the Displaced in the caretaker government, Issam…
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Lebanon demands the full data of the displaced Syrians from the UNHCR
Beirut (Union) The Acting Director-General of the Lebanese General Security, Elias Al-Bisari, announced that Lebanon insists on obtaining all data on the displaced Syrians from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, without conditions, in order to prevent problems that may occur in the future. Al-Bisari said, “Lebanon insists on obtaining all the data held…
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Donors pledge six billion dollars to Syria
Pledges include €4.6 billion for 2023 and €1 billion for 2024 and beyond to support the displaced inside Syria. and fleeing to neighboring countries. The EU pledged 3.8 billion euros in grants, of which 2.1 billion came from the European Commission and 1.7 billion from EU governments. “As the largest donor to the Syrian people,…
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Brussels Conference: International efforts to alleviate the Syrian refugee crisis
Shaaban Bilal (Brussels) Yesterday, the European Union hosted an international conference to raise funds for Syria, which was hit by a violent earthquake earlier this year, while the United States and the European Union pledged more than $2.5 billion in aid.“Humanitarian funding for Syria is not proceeding at the same pace as the rapidly increasing…
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The United Nations reduces its food aid to Syria
“The unprecedented funding crisis in Syria is forcing the World Food Program to reduce its assistance to about 2.5 million people out of about 5.5 million who depend on the assistance provided by the Agency for their basic food needs,” a statement from the World Food Program said.“. And the statement continued, “After exhausting all…
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Erdogan refuses to withdraw the Turkish army from Syria…and talks about the refugees
Erdogan’s statements came during an interview with the Turkish government network “TRT”, hours after the candidate who came third in the Turkish elections, Sinan Ogan, announced that he would support Erdogan in the face of the opposition candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, during the run-off. Operations against the Kurds continue Erdogan said that “the withdrawal of the…
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A Syrian refugee child becomes the youngest chess player in the German national team
After mastering the basic moves, Bisso quickly surprised everyone with his talent. “He started correcting us and telling us what we should have done to win,” said his father, Mustafa Besso, 43. Besso, who is now 11 years old, will play for the German national chess team in the Central European Cup known as the…
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Canada.. Procedures facilitating the extension of residence of Syrians and Turks in its territory
“Turkish and Syrian citizens will be able to continue studying, working or visiting family by applying for a free extension of their status,” the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship said in a statement.“. They can, for example, apply for a work permit that allows a foreigner to work for a specified period. “These measures…