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China sniffs opportunity in war torn Syria.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/21/syrian-economy-ruins-china-sniffs-opportunity-assad
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bashar-al-assad-syria-evidence-war-crimes-60-minutes-2021-07-11/
Six months renewal of humanitarian access through Bab al-Hawa gate good news. Bad news: the continuing brinkmanship of using desperate Syrian refugees as political pawns annually or semi-annually with Security Council votes.
US announces $240 million additional Syrian humanitarian aid.
https://www.arabnews.com/node/1870011/middle-east
Senator Coons introduced vital No Ban Act today to end religious discrimination as means of thwarting refugees US entry.
On the Ground in Syria
- Children of Syria Shown in Bassam Khabieh's “Witness to War” - The InterceptChildren of Syria Shown in Bassam Khabieh's “Witness to War” The Intercept
- UN expresses concern over escalating violence in northwest Syria | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahUN expresses concern over escalating violence in northwest Syria | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
- Iranian-backed militias in Syria are buying up real estate - report - The Jerusalem PostIranian-backed militias in Syria are buying up real estate - report The Jerusalem Post
- Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini provides message of hope at Olympics - DW (English)Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini provides message of hope at Olympics DW (English)
- ‘War for Syria, Chernobyl for Ukraine’: South Korean TV apologises for offensive images at Tokyo 2020 - The Indian Express‘War for Syria, Chernobyl for Ukraine’: South Korean TV apologises for offensive images at Tokyo 2020 The Indian Express
- Russia says its air defense systems in Syria intercepted Israeli missiles - The Times of IsraelRussia says its air defense systems in Syria intercepted Israeli missiles The Times of Israel
- Two Turkish soldiers killed in attack in northern Syria: Ministry - Al Jazeera EnglishTwo Turkish soldiers killed in attack in northern Syria: Ministry Al Jazeera English
- Hezbollah, Iranian militia commanders killed in Syria - The Jerusalem PostHezbollah, Iranian militia commanders killed in Syria The Jerusalem Post
- Middle East power crisis: Electricity shortages strike Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria - The Washington PostMiddle East power crisis: Electricity shortages strike Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria The Washington Post
- Opinion/Patinkin: Ben & Jerry's boycott targets Israel, but Iran and Syria are OK? - The Providence JournalOpinion/Patinkin: Ben & Jerry's boycott targets Israel, but Iran and Syria are OK? The Providence Journal
- UN voices concern over escalating violence in Syria - Times of IndiaUN voices concern over escalating violence in Syria Times of India
- Syria blames Israel for destruction of evidence in Douma chemical attack - Al-MonitorSyria blames Israel for destruction of evidence in Douma chemical attack Al-Monitor
Announcement that the refugee resettlement program for 2021 will hit an all time low.
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Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on the COVID-19 Crisis
Image: UN High Commissioner for Refugees during Global Refugees Forum on December 17th, 2019 (Photograph by Jean Marc Ferré) "With the world mobilizing to combat the spread of COVID-19, many countries are rightly adopting exceptional measures, limiting air travel and … Read More
A First Hand Look at the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Turkey
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Moria Camp in Greece: A Researcher’s Reflection
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Tell Congress to Oppose New Muslim Ban Expansion and Protect Our Muslim and Refugee Neighbors
On Friday, January 31, the Trump administration announced the expansion of the Muslim ban, which will now suspend immigrant visas that can lead to permanent status in the United States for nationals of Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Burma, and Nigeria. It will … Read More
Statement by F. Murray Abraham for World Refugee Day
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