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Syria: bringing families together
Beirut, 3 May 2013 – The opportunity for a moment of peace and quiet has all but vanished in Damascus. As violence in the 4,000 year-old city escalates, accompanied by acute shortages of daily commodities, it becomes harder to enjoy the simple things in life, much less a family meal.
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Lebanon: keeping a special spirit alive
Beirut, 29 April 2013 - The road to the Lebanese village of Kafar Zabad is narrow, with potholes and deep puddles every couple of metres. Once a sleepy village in the Bekaa valley, close to the Syrian border, Kafar Zabad is now home to 150 Syrian families who have fled violence in their country.
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Syria: thousands displaced after upsurge in violence in Sheikh Maqsoud
Beirut, 8 April 2013 – Thousands of people living in the predominantly Kurdish neighbourhood of Sheikh Maqsoud (Aleppo) were displaced last week following a surge in violence in the northern city.
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Syria: two years of conflict threaten children's education and well-being
Beirut, Rome, Washington DC, 15 March 2013 – As the conflict in Syria enters its third year, the protection and well-being of Syrian children continue to be gravely compromised. Despite the best efforts of local and international organisations, the almost total collapse of critical infrastructure is hindering the delivery of key services. The present situation is exacerbated by the lack of sufficient funding for humanitarian assistance. The Jesuit Refugee Service urges the international community to ensure emergency support reaches the families and children most in need.
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Lebanon: a cup of tea in the snow
Beirut, 6 March 2013 – As conflict in Syria deepens seems and becomes more entrenched, the thought it is increasing less likely a peace deal will be brokered in extremely worrying. New waves of refugees fleeing fighting cross borders as security in Syrian neighbourhoods deteriorates. To make matters worse, there is another enemy, as UN leaders have put it, the bitter winter.
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Syria: encouraging internally displaced persons to be involved in emergency assistance
Damascus, 27 February 2013 – Eager to put their time and skills to good use, 20 refugee and displaced women took part in a Jesuit Refugee Service workshop, not only finding psychosocial support from the group and staff, but also producing much-needed clothing for families affected by the violence in need of emergency relief.
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Syria: volunteers are essential to the work of JRS
Beirut, 20 February 2013 – For many volunteers in Syria who spend their time working with the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), the day is only over once they have spoken to their family, and reassured them of their safety.
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Syria: resilience and hope
Beirut, 13 February 2013 – Despite the worsening situation in Syria and the exodus of thousands of people daily to neighbouring countries, there are still many Syrians who remain behind to assist with the humanitarian effort.
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Syria: humanitarian situation in the region deteriorating rapidly
Beirut, 12 February 2013 – On a recent visit to Beirut, Nawras Sammour SJ, delivered the sombre news regarding the rapidly deteriorating system in Damascus.
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Donor pledges must prioritise urgent humanitarian plight of displaced Syrians
Beirut, Rome, Washington DC, 1 February 2013 – With the recent escalation of violence and ongoing shortages of food and other basic commodities, the Jesuit Refugee Service urges the international community to prioritise the humanitarian needs of the civilian population in Syria and neighbouring Jordan and Lebanon. It is absolutely essential that increased emergency support is directed towards organisations on the ground that both provide life sustaining aid to rising numbers of displaced persons and also promote cooperation across the ethnic and religious divide.
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