Copenhagen, Denmark – Rihab Kassem, a retired nurse and grandmother of Syrian and Palestinian origin, arrived in Denmark more than eight years ago. She had been living in Yarmouk, an unofficial camp in Damascus for the Palestinian refugee community in Syria. Her initial...

The Danish authorities rejected an appeal by the Syrian couple Omar al-Natour and his wife Asma against a deportation decision after six years of starting a new life in Denmark.   The Danish authorities told the couple that they had 30 days to leave for Syria or they would be...

Turkey and the United States might have differences on some issues, but the two NATO allies are on the same page regarding the continuation of cross-border assistance to Syrians, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield told a group of journalists on June 4. “We have a...

Seventeen asylum seekers were rescued in the Dikili district of western Izmir province after they were pushed into Turkey’s territorial waters by Greek authorities. Turkish units detected the group in a rubber boat off Bademli district that was reportedly pushed back by Greek elements,...

Danish lawmakers voted Thursday in favor of Denmark establishing a refugee reception center in a third country that is likely to be in Africa, a move that could be a first step toward moving the country’s asylum screening process outside of Europe. Legislation approved on a 70-24 vote with...

Greek border guards have begun using remote-sensing devices to monitor the movement of migrants entering Greece by river near a steel wall in the Evros River on the Greek-Turkish border to deter them from crossing, with river and land patrols using searchlights and long-range audio devices....

Many refugee pupils from Syria have been made to feel welcome and have settled well in Northern Ireland's schools. But, for others, learning English remained a significant challenge to learning and making friends. That is according to research into support for Syrian refugee pupils...

Abu Shams is a dentist to Syria’s displaced. Displaced himself, he now tours the camps of Idlib implanting teeth or dentures to those in need. For Syrians who are struggling financially, he’s a life-saver charging around half the price of a professional clinic. $100 for dentures and...

 Muhammad Youssef came to Turkey seven years ago from Syria with his wife and two children, and a third child is on the way and will be granted Turkish citizenship. "Turkey saved our lives. It accepted us when we had nowhere to go in our land, so we are grateful," the 33-year-old Syrian...

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus has asked the European Union to act swiftly to stop boats loaded with migrants from leaving Syria’s port of Tartus, saying the east Mediterranean island nation is saturated and can’t take in any more. Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said Friday that EU member...

BRUSSELS (AP) — The sight of hundreds of migrants swimming or climbing fences separating the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from the rest of Africa this week is a stark reminder of just how dependent the European Union can be on the whims of countries it chooses to pay to enforce its migration policy....

BERLIN (Reuters) -A young German army officer went on trial on Thursday accused of planning to attack one or more politicians while posing as an Syrian asylum seeker to try to whip up anger against migrants. In a case that rattled the government in Berlin when it first came to...

When Denmark became the first European country last month to revoke residence status for more than 200 Syrian refugees, it faced condemnation from EU lawmakers, the UN refugee agency and human rights groups. Authorities in Copenhagen argue that parts of Syria are now safe enough for...

The Dutch police are investigating a Syrian refugee over links with the Syrian intelligences, The Telegraaf daily said Wednesday. '.Anas Saif el-Din Ibrahim used to send regular reports and information covers Syrian refugees activities Anas I. traveled to Damascus in March to...

Activists and organizations are now joining forces in a joint protest against the Danish government's plans for returns of Syrian refugees. Haifaa Awad, Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, Dansk Flygtningehjælp Ungdom and Amnesty International Denmark convene demonstrations across the country on...

The UAE launched the first phase of a major vaccination drive to support tens of thousands of refugees in Jordan and Iraq. Emirates Red Crescent, the country's leading humanitarian organisation, will prove crucial assistance to efforts to overcome the pandemic in both nations....

It's another Eid a long way from home for Esfandiyar Ahmad and her family. They are Syrian refugees living in Domiz camp in Dohuk, Iraq. The family left Afrin and have been here for nine years. But they still keep their Syrian customs alive to mark the end of the fasting...

Dutch authorities have uncovered 173 forged documents submitted at the Ter Apel refugee reception center in 2020 by asylum seekers, the Royal Military Police said. The statistics showed that Syrians and Turks often bring up invalid documents in order to obtain the right to asylum in the...

The Danish parliament on Thursday voted yes on a bill to deport Syrian refugees, saying  Syria is a safe place for its citizens to return. And 62 members of the Danish Parliament declared their support for the 'safe return of Syrians to their country'. resolution, while 32...

Activists have called the Turkish government’s decision to deport Syrian refugee Munip Ali for comments made on Twitter “unlawful,” saying his tweets were in line with freedom of speech laws. Ali, who has been living in Turkey since 2013, was accused of “provoking the public to hatred...