EU looks to boost Syrian businesses in Turkey Many Syrian refugees are working in Turkey without work permits, and the European Union is trying to support their small businesses. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Oct 19, 2021 Turkish and Syrian students prepare food in a kitchen,. as part of the "Mutfakta Umut Var - Hope in the Kitchen" project attended by Turkish and Syrian youths, Ankara, Turkey, Oct. 8, 2020.
UN warns women, child migrants unsafe in Libya Libya is a major departure point for people seeking to irregularly reach Europe, and the journey can be deadly. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 13, 2021
Infrastructure aid won't help Turkish city maintain welcome for half-million Syrians A new waste management facility in Gaziantep aims to help the city cope with the challenges of half a million Syrian refugees, but it is unlikely to fix the growing local resentment toward them. Nazlan Ertan | Turkey | Oct 7, 2021
Lebanese president highlights crisis of Syrian refugees at UN General Assembly President Michel Aoun said the presence of 1.5 million Syrians is having numerous negative effects on crisis-stricken Lebanon, which has the second-largest Syrian refugee population in the world. Adam Lucente | News Brief | Sep 27, 2021
The Takeaway: Iran nuclear diplomacy shows faint pulse at UN Signs of life at an extraordinary meeting of senior Middle East officials; also, updates from our correspondents on Israel, West Bank, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq … and more … all in about 1,400 words! Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Iran | Sep 22, 2021
Lebanon won't deport six detained Syrian refugees Five of the six men are from Syria's Daraa province, where government forces and rebels have clashed in recent months. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Sep 9, 2021
How many Americans are left in Afghanistan? As the United States facilitates the transfer of thousands of Afghanistan evacuees to Qatar and other US military installations, the State Department said Thursday that a majority of the remaining Americans have taken steps to leave. Elizabeth Hagedorn | U.S. | Aug 26, 2021
Displaced Iraqis caught in middle of EU-Belarus tensions The Iraqi government is helping its displaced citizens stuck in Eastern Europe to return to Iraq. Mustafa Saadoun | Iraq | Aug 24, 2021
Turkey bolsters border against Afghan refugees Turkey is expecting refugees to arrive from war-torn Afghanistan via Iran and is increasing border security as a result, according to Turkish media. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Aug 19, 2021
Syrian homes, businesses destroyed in Turkish capital amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment At least 76 people have been detained in connection with the rampage. Amberin Zaman | Turkey | Aug 12, 2021
Ankara unsettled by role in US program to relocate Afghans Washington unveiled a program Monday for Afghan refugees to seek asylum in the United States via third countries, including Turkey, raising criticism from Ankara officials who fear the move could fuel a new migration crisis. Diego Cupolo | Turkey | Aug 4, 2021
The Takeaway: The roots of Tunisia’s political crisis are economic Also: United States, Iraq stay focused on Islamic State; Gulf eyes solar energy; Russia’s Syria policy puzzles Israel; Afghan refugees trigger backlash in Turkey; Erdogan puts spotlight on Cyprus ghost town. Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Tunisia | Jul 28, 2021
Amid Afghan influx, Turkey’s refugee policy gets tested with fire Turkey has done a rather good job meeting the immediate and mid-term needs of Syrian refugees, but it is now at a crossroads on whether to have a long-term integration policy, experts say. Nazlan Ertan | Turkey | Jul 28, 2021
Search underway after migrant boat sinks off Turkish coast Eight migrants are still missing after their boat bound for Italy sunk southwest of the Turkish town of Kas. Al-Monitor Staff | Turkey | Jul 23, 2021
Afghan refugee influx stokes tensions in Turkey Fresh refugee influx from Afghanistan to Turkey has stoked political and social tensions in the country where the refugee crisis is becoming more politicized. Metin Gurcan | Turkey | Jul 23, 2021
Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021
"The eighteen days of the revolution were the best days of my life," says Egyptian novelist Alaa Al Aswany
Turkish and Syrian students prepare food in a kitchen,. as part of the "Mutfakta Umut Var - Hope in the Kitchen" project attended by Turkish and Syrian youths, Ankara, Turkey, Oct. 8, 2020.
