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71 years since Nakba, Palestinians still long for home

More than seven decades since their expulsion from historical Palestine in 1948, Palestinians continue to find new ways of pressing for their cherished right to return. Seventy-one years ago, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were forced to flee their villages and towns in...

From an amateur to fashion designer: Syrian Refugees

(Zaman Al Wasl)- In the border town of Arsal, behind a Syrian factory that specializes in sewing and fashion design, named "Orchid Flower," stands Souad Kassem Shehada, a refugee from Homs countryside. The establishment was the culmination of a long period of hard work, made more difficult the...

Syrian father holds on to life despite losing leg

Despite losing his leg in the ongoing conflict in Syria, a father of five continues to hold on to life to provide for his family. Speaking to Anadolu Agency in the northern Syrian city of Al-Bab, Rabeh Selim said: “After I lost my leg I had to find myself a new profession, a...

Syrian children hold on to education despite challenges

As the conflict in Syria enters its ninth year, a generation born and raised in an environment of conflict continues to hold on to education despite tough conditions. While conflict, displacement and violence became part of the daily life in Syria, children hold steadfast to hope for a...