Refugees

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  Refugees

  2017-08-16

  Media push to defuse Syrian-Lebanese tension

  A new campaign seeks to defuse tensions that have been simmering between Syrian refugees and their Lebanese host communities.

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  Refugees

  2017-07-26

  Lebanon rebuilds fire-ravaged refugee tents

  Almost half of the more than 200 tents destroyed by fire in two Bekaa Valley refugee camps have been rebuilt with help from many hands.

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  Refugees

  2017-07-14

  100 refugees leave Lebanon's Arsal for Syria

  The second batch of returning Syrian refugees follows last month's return of 53 families to their towns and villages in Assal al-Ward.

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  Refugees

  2017-07-06

  Refugee camp fires fuel Lebanese debate about Syrians' return

  Lebanese politicians are divided about how, whether and when Syrian refugees should begin to return to safe areas in their homeland.

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  Refugees

  2017-07-04

  Illegal border crossings raise concern in Lebanon

  A steady stream of Syrian refugees denied access at official crossings have been entering Lebanon on foot via a series of illegal mountain passes.

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  Refugees

  2017-06-30

  Clashes erupt at Palestinian camp in Lebanon

  Lebanese and Palestinian forces are working to stem violence in Shatila, a Palestinian refugee camp on the southern outskirts of Beirut.

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  Refugees

  2017-06-29

  UN refugee cash card scheme boosts Lebanese grocers

  Shop owners registered with the WFP has seen their personal income increase, while the card has also given Syrian refugees more independence.

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  Refugees

  2017-06-16

  Ramadan inspires volunteers to assist displaced in Baghdad

  A Baghdad camp housing families who fled from ISIS receives significant aid from volunteers during the holy month, camp officials say.

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  Refugees

  2017-05-24

  Infrastructure lacking in south Lebanon host communities

  Water scarcity and a lack of waste management infrastructure are among the numerous problems Syrian refugees and host communities face.

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  Refugees

  2017-05-05

  Refugees still confused by new joint aid card

  Syrian refugees in Lebanon tell Al-Mashareq many have not received the new aid distribution card while others do not understand how to use it.