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Syrian refugees stranded in Gaza 'prison' for a decade

Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – Nearly 10 years after Imad al-Hisso fled the civil war in Syria, he remains trapped in Gaza, a place he calls "a prison," with no clear path to return home. Gaza may seem an unlikely destination for those fleeing conflict. The coastal...

UN refugee chief warns of world's inability to restore peace

The growing inability of the international community to restore peace in countries like Yemen, Libya and Ethiopia is forcing humanitarian and refugee organizations to work increasingly during conflicts which they can’t solve despite the expectations of many people caught up in these crises,...

Shipwreck of civilization: Pope comforts migrants on Lesbos

Pope Francis returned Sunday to the Greek island of Lesbos to offer comfort to migrants at a refugee camp and blast what he said was the indifference and self-interest shown by Europe “that condemns to death those on the fringes.” “Please, let us stop this shipwreck of...