Lebanon expells Syrian refugees pushed back by Cyprus
The Lebanese authorities have expelled 15 Syrian refugees from among a group of people who had tried in recent days to reach the coast of Cyprus but were pushed back by Cypriot authorities.
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Sent back: 56 migrants were refused entry to Cyprus at the weekend
A boat with 56 migrants on board was spotted off the coast of Cyprus on Sunday. The Cypriot authorities checked the documents of people on board at sea and then asked the group to return to Lebanon from where they had set off.
Lebanon stops 51 Syrians from crossing to Cyprus by sea
Lebanese police say they have again prevented dozens of Syrians from reaching Cyprus by sea. Over the past year, there have been numerous attempts to smuggle migrants to the small EU member state.
Lebanon thwarts attempt to smuggle 69 Syrians to Cyprus
Lebanese troops have foiled an attempt to smuggle dozens of Syrian migrants to the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, according to the military. There have been numerous attempts over the past year to smuggle migrants to EU member Cyprus, some of them deadly.
France inks humanitarian corridor agreement to bring in 300 refugees
French civil society groups have formalized an agreement with the French government to renew the "Humanitarian Corridors" protocol. The deal benefits vulnerable Iraqi and Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Refugees and migrants risk being left behind in Lebanon vaccination plan
Human Rights Watch has accused the Lebanese government of leaving refugees and migrants behind in its COVID-19 vaccination strategy. The group says the vaccination program has been "tainted by political interference and a lack of information."
Syria: UN appeals for aid to victims of conflict
On the occasion of the fifth international conference on Syria, the United Nations has launched an appeal to international donors to finance support to Syrians within the country and to the communities that host refugees from the conflict.
Eight Syrians in Italy with humanitarian corridors
Eight Syrian refugees arrived in Rome from Lebanon on Monday through the humanitarian corridors organized by the Community of Sant'Egidio, the Federation of Protestant Churches and the Italian government.
Syrian refugees tortured by Lebanese security forces: Amnesty
Amnesty International says Lebanese security forces have committed "shocking violations," including torture, against some Syrian refugees in Lebanon over the past ten years. The country is home to some 1.5 million Syrian refugees.
Prostitution, COVID and trafficking: A spiral of despair for Ethiopian returnees
The economic repercussions of the COVID-19 crisis have forced many irregular migrants from Ethiopia to return home, where they are faced with destitution on a daily basis. Some turn to sex work as their only option to rise out of abject poverty. Others resort to prostitution to finance their next migration.
Syrian refugees suffering in Lebanon's Arsal, HRW
Human Rights Watch has spoken out about the dire conditions Syrian refugees are suffering in the Lebanese town of Arsal, along the border with Syria. This winter is the second since their makeshift homes were dismantled and many refugees are still left without any sort of protection from brutal weather conditions.
Migration to Europe in 2020: The year in pictures
This year was especially difficult for many migrants and refugees in Europe, and those attempting to reach Europe. The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated hardships, while fires at Moria camp on Lesbos left thousands without shelter. Here's a look at some of the most important moments of 2020.