Syrian refugees suffer violence in Lebanon, says Save the Children
Violence, harassment, and discrimination against Syrian refugees are rising in Lebanon, following growing tensions due to a lack of bread, warns Save the Children.
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Greek authorities arrest five smugglers moving migrants from Lebanon to Italy
Five people have been arrested and charged with trying to smuggle nearly 100 migrants into Europe on an unsafe vessel last week.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Turkey fear being sent back home
Recently, Lebanon and Turkey announced plans to send up to a million Syrians back home, claiming much of Syria is now safe. This is making some in the Syrian population nervous.
WHO: Refugees and migrants receive worse health care
Refugees and other migrants receive a lower standard of health care in comparison to local residents, a new WHO report has found. Migrants face additional hurdles including language, economic and legal barriers, as well as unequal access to information and services.
Lebanon plans to send 15,000 Syrians back home each month
Despite staunch opposition from the UN and rights organizations, Lebanon has announced it intends to start repatriating tens of thousands of Syrian refugees within the next few months. The plan will entail sending back 15,000 Syrian refugees each month.
Lebanon: Syrian doctor delivers healthcare to refugees in mobile clinic
A Syrian doctor, who fled war in his homeland, has set up a mobile health clinic in Lebanon's Bekaa valley, offering free services to refugees. He is hoping to expand his services.
Lebanon threatens to expel Syrian refugees
Lebanon says that Syrian refugees may be expelled from the country if the international community does not repatriate them. But a UN representative in Turkey warned this week that conditions in Syria are not suitable for return.
On World Refugee Day, Ukraine is but the tip of an iceberg
The United Nations says more than 100 million people are currently displaced as World Refugee Day is observed. The day has seen protests, cultural events and pleas for assistance.
Military in Lebanon stop 64 migrants from embarking on sea journey
Lebanese military personnel have reportedly arrested 64 migrants during an attempt to sail to Europe from the north of the country. More people are seeking to leave the small Middle Eastern country to look for a better life in Europe.
Lebanon: Cabinet demands army probe over migrant shipwreck
The Lebanese government has demanded an investigation into an incident in the night between Saturday and Sunday (April 24-25) in which at least six migrants drowned off the coast of Tripoli. Some survivors have said that the military cutter voluntarily rammed into the migrant vessel.
Migrant boat sinks off Lebanon, dozens feared dead
Lebanese rescue teams continued to search the Mediterranean for survivors on Monday after an overloaded boat carrying migrants capsized. A national day of mourning has been declared, as dozens of people are believed to have died.
Refugees plant new trees for Lebanon
Lebanon's forests have been devastated by illegal logging and forest fires. Working on their restoration can help female refugees to integrate and earn a living.