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Taxpayers Footing ISIS Bride's £250,000 Legal Fees As She Tries To Return To UK
Shamima Begum, who left the UK to join the ISIS, lost another appeal against the UK government's decision to strip her of her British citizenship.
Rishi Sunak will not rest until the small boats are stopped
The UK government partners with tech companies to "clamp down" on refugee-related smuggling content on social media.
Humanitarian aid in northwest Syria is dying out
Two weeks ago, Russia vetoed the 9-year-old UN mandate that allows the distribution of support and resources to the 4.1 million people in northwest Syria.
UN plead for cross-border mandate extension before ISIS resurge in Syria
UN request that the cross-border mandate in Syria is extended for at least 12 months, to allow humanitarian organisations to continue providing vital support and resources to the 4.1 million people in North-West Syria.
The UK has committed £3.8 billion to the Syria Crisis in 12 years
The UK pledges a further £150 million to the people seeking humanitarian assistance in Syria. Over 12 years, the UK has contributed around £3.8 billion to support the people affected by the largest refugee crises in the world.
WHO is sending health supplies to 400,000 impacted people in both Turkey and Syria
The WHO's efforts in Turkey are focusing on preventing further suffering alongside emergency relief.
Syria aid scandal: 13-year-old girls forced to trade sex for bread
Syria conflict: UN agencies and other aid charities turned blind eye to women being forced to trade sex for aid, UNFPA report reveals after Oxfam sex scandal.
3 refugees stabbed by pensioner outside church in Denmark
Syrian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees injured by pensioner in knife attack outside church in Heilbronn, Denmark.
Dinner party with a difference - Meet the refugee speaking the universal language of food
Majeda Khouri is a Syrian refugee living in the UK and sharing her fascinating story one spoonful at a time.
EU asylum-seeker numbers dropped by almost half in 2017
Syrian refugees fleeing to Germany form bulk of applications for asylum in Europe but overall numbers are much lower than previous years..
Hungary considers refugees as 'Muslim invaders' says Prime Minister Viktor Orban
The tough-talking premier defended Hungary's decision to not accept refugees as part of the EU-wide resettlement programme.
Scotland has housed 2,000 Syrian refugees - three years ahead of schedule
Scotland houses 2,000 Syrian refugees three years ahead of schedule through the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Programme, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces.
More than 100 Syrian refugees fleeing Isis killed in truck bombing
Blast happened at a checkpoint near recently liberated Deir el-Zour where locals were awaiting passage into Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) territory.
'I saw Isis militants shoot a two-year-old': Syrian civilians recall horror scenes as they flee Raqqa
Hundreds of civilians fled the city last week as US-led airstrikes on Isis fighters intensified to drive them from one of their last Syrian strongholds.
Son of Syrian refugee stamped on during racist gang attack in Manchester: 'The pain was unbearable'
The attacker was warned that if he is involved in similar behaviour in the future he will end up in jail.
Millions of dollars in aid for Syrian child refugees has gone missing
Rights group says 530,000 Syrian children missed school last year as funds did not reach hosting countries.
Germany jails Syrian refugee hairdresser for trying to defraud Isis
Man sentenced to two years in jail for defrauding the terrorist organisation.
Meet the Afghan refugee raising money for Syria's war victims to get psychological support
"Refugees get a bad press as people think they want to come to Europe, but they have no choice but to leave their home"
Justin Trudeau meets the baby Syrian refugee named in his honour
The parents of Justin Trudeau Adam Bilan wanted to thank Canada's PM for his refugee policy.
UN criticises Syria bus attack that left at least 112 Syrian refugees dead
The convoy was carrying around 5,000 people, including civilians pro-government fighters.
Up to 50 years needed to rid Iraq and Syria of Isis-planted mines, UN warns
Isis uses hidden landmines and improvised explosive devices to prevent enemy forces from entering their areas.
Syrian refugee numbers pass five million for the first time
More than half of the Syrian population has been displaced at some point during the conflict.
Canada's largest school board cancels students' US trip amid Trump's travel ban
24 already-scheduled trips will go ahead as planned.
London attack shows Australia's rejection of 500 refugees over security fears was 'prudent', says minister
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said screening of Syrian and Iraqi refugees was justified.
Syrian refugee falsely branded a terrorist on Facebook loses 'fake news' case against tech giant
Anas Modamani was labelled a terrorist after posting a selfie with Angela Merkel which went viral in 2015.
Syrian children suffer from 'toxic stress' resulting in substance abuse and suicide attempts
In some regions of Syria there is only one psychiatrist to assist over 1 million people.
Germany aims to deport record number of rejected asylum seekers in 2017
Announcement comes as Angela Merkel faces political backlash over 'open door' immigration policy.
Murder, rape and violence in Assad's prisons - this is why refugees leave Syria
Amnesty claims that once or twice a week between 20 and 50 people are hanged at Sednaya.
Filthy, cramped and no running water: Video reveals inhumane conditions inside Greek refugee camp
Four men died in one week in the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos.
Trump administration files appeal against travel ban verdict
On 3 February district judge James Robart temporarily suspended Trump's travel ban.