Lebanon Repatriating Syrian Refugees

Lebanon is repatriating Syrian refugees despite UN warnings of danger in Syria. The refugees are struggling in camps, facing economic challenges, lack of education, and danger of arrest if sent back to Syria.

Poverty in Lebanon

Poverty in Lebanon tripled over a decade due to a financial crisis, with stark differences between regions and Lebanese citizens and Syrian refugees. World Bank report shows 73% of Lebanese and 100% of non-Lebanese residents qualify as poor under multidimensional poverty metric.

Re-evaluation of Syrian Refugee Situation in Europe

Eight EU member states are calling for a re-evaluation of the situation in Syria to allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees back to their homeland, emphasizing the need for more effective ways of handling the refugee crisis.

Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

Lebanon is urging Syrian refugees to return home, with some facing deportation and others voluntarily repatriating. The situation is complicated by anti-refugee sentiment, economic crises, and human rights concerns.

Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon

The number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon is increasing as aid funding is cut, causing pressure on Cyprus. Cypriot authorities have suspended processing asylum applications and deployed patrol vessels to prevent refugee boats from reaching Cyprus.

Cyprus government proposal for repatriation of Syrian refugees

Cyprus government proposes enabling repatriation of Syrian refugees by creating safe zones within the country, gaining support among EU member states. Recent upswing in Syrian refugee arrivals by boat prompts calls for increased patrols and crackdown on people smuggling rings.

Ahlan Simsim: Remote Learning Program for Syrian Refugees

The Arabic-language remote learning program, Ahlan Simsim, created by Sesame Workshop for Syrian refugees, has been a successful educational intervention for children affected by conflict, providing online preschool programs with engaging content and social-emotional support.