Syrian refugees

The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let it end Temporary Protected Status for more than 6,000 Syrians, after lower courts blocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's move to terminate their protections. Advocates say the policy is likely unlawful and warn that families could be forced back into danger if the justices grant emergency relief.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 27, 2026

Tommy Robinson, who accused a teenage Syrian refugee of violently bullying his classmates and was jailed for contempt, walked free this week.

Andrea Tode Jimenez May 31, 2025

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.

Danielle Summer Mar 28, 2024

The UK government partners with tech companies to "clamp down" on refugee-related smuggling content on social media.

Danielle Summer Aug 07, 2023

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.

Danielle Summer Jul 25, 2023

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.

Danielle Summer Jul 03, 2023

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.

Danielle Summer Jun 16, 2023

The WHO's efforts in Turkey are focusing on preventing further suffering alongside emergency relief.

Francesca Miller Feb 13, 2023

Syrian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees injured by pensioner in knife attack outside church in Heilbronn, Denmark.

Isabelle Gerretsen Feb 19, 2018

Majeda Khouri is a Syrian refugee living in the UK and sharing her fascinating story one spoonful at a time.

Holly Snelling Feb 03, 2018

The tough-talking premier defended Hungary's decision to not accept refugees as part of the EU-wide resettlement programme.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 09, 2018

Scotland houses 2,000 Syrian refugees three years ahead of schedule through the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Programme, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 18, 2017

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.

Isabelle Gerretsen Oct 16, 2017

The attacker was warned that if he is involved in similar behaviour in the future he will end up in jail.

Jordan Bhatt Oct 11, 2017

Rights group says 530,000 Syrian children missed school last year as funds did not reach hosting countries.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 14, 2017

Man sentenced to two years in jail for defrauding the terrorist organisation.

IBT UK Contributor Aug 14, 2017

"Refugees get a bad press as people think they want to come to Europe, but they have no choice but to leave their home"

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 19, 2017

The parents of Justin Trudeau Adam Bilan wanted to thank Canada's PM for his refugee policy.

Tareq Haddad Jul 16, 2017

The convoy was carrying around 5,000 people, including civilians pro-government fighters.

Fiona Keating Apr 16, 2017

Isis uses hidden landmines and improvised explosive devices to prevent enemy forces from entering their areas.

Ananya Roy Apr 05, 2017

More than half of the Syrian population has been displaced at some point during the conflict.

Jordan Bhatt Mar 30, 2017

24 already-scheduled trips will go ahead as planned.

Divya Kishore Mar 24, 2017

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said screening of Syrian and Iraqi refugees was justified.

Ananya Roy Mar 23, 2017

Anas Modamani was labelled a terrorist after posting a selfie with Angela Merkel which went viral in 2015.

India Ashok Mar 08, 2017

In some regions of Syria there is only one psychiatrist to assist over 1 million people.

Fiona Keating Mar 07, 2017

Announcement comes as Angela Merkel faces political backlash over 'open door' immigration policy.

Rachel Middleton Feb 19, 2017

Amnesty claims that once or twice a week between 20 and 50 people are hanged at Sednaya.

James Snell Feb 07, 2017

Four men died in one week in the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos.

Lydia Smith Feb 07, 2017

On 3 February district judge James Robart temporarily suspended Trump's travel ban.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 05, 2017

Bana Alabed and her family now live in Turkey after being evacuated from eastern Aleppo in December 2016.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 02, 2017