2015-11-17 US Debates Admitting Syrian Refugees
Since the Paris terrorist attacks, a growing number of U.S. lawmakers want to close the door to Syrians. They say they are concerned that terrorists may enter with the refugees.…
2015-10-19 Not Many Syrian Refugees Welcomed in Russia
Tens of thousands of refugees from Syria continue to flee unrest by traveling to Europe and neighboring countries. But many do not seek refuge in Russia, despite longtime political and…
2015-09-21 US, Germany Deal with the Wave of Syrian Refugees
The global migration crisis has put pressure on Europe and other countries to deal with huge numbers of refugees safely and fairly. On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry…
2015-08-09 Refugee Camp in Jordan Is Biggest in Middle East
The United Nations refugee agency says hundreds of thousands of Syrians who fled to Jordan to escape the war in Syria face a difficult future. Tens of thousands of these…
2015-06-27 Social Media Offers Small Comforts to Syrian Refugees
The Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan is where many Syrian refugees live. Inside the camp, families are using the social media website Twitter to tweet — send messages — to…
2015-02-01 Winter Weather Worsens Conditions for Syrian Refugees
A strong winter storm struck the Middle East in the middle of January. The storm has been called one of the strongest to hit the area in 10 years. Hundreds…
2014-11-04 Syrian Refugees Prepare for Winter in Lebanon
Colder weather conditions are slowly returning to the Middle East. Reports from Lebanon say areas around the border with Syria are at risk. Observers note that Islamic State militants and…
2014-02-20 Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Lack Food Aid and Education
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Welcome back. I’m Caty Weaver. On the program today we explore the situation of almost one million Syrian refugees currently living…
2013-08-01 In Lebanon, Syrian Refugees Forced into ‘Survival Sex’
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is! I’m Caty Weaver. The United Nations says an estimated 1.8 million Syrians have fled their country since the Syrian conflict started…