Iraqi Refugees

Iraqi Refugee Crisis Focus of US Lawmaker's Attention

seher — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:51:45 -0500

The Iraqi refugee crisis was a focus of attention again on Capitol Hill and Washington this week. Two key Senate Democrats urged President Bush to do more, while a bipartisan group of House lawmakers urged Iraq's government to sharply increase spending to assist Iraqi refugees who fled sectarian fighting, and those displaced from their homes inside the country.

US Congressional Panel Considers Iraqi Refugee Problem

seher — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:08:25 -0600

In testimony to a congressional committee, a United Nations official has expressed renewed concern about conditions facing Iraqi refugees who have fled to neighboring countries. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill.

Swedish Assistance to Iraqi Businessmen

seher — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:53:43 -0600

Swedish-Iraqi relations are capturing headlines here both concerning foreign assistance and refugees.

Hundreds of Iraqi Refugees Return to Iraq from Syria

Dinka — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:42:43 -0600

Hundreds of Iraqi refugees are returning to Iraq Wednesday from Syria, encouraged by reports of lessening violence in their home country.

Iraq's Humanitarian Situation Still a Major Challenge

Dinka — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:56:55 -0500

The United Nations Security Council says continued violence, crime, political instability and increased levels of displaced people are weighing heavily on Iraq's humanitarian crisis.

Iraqi refugees not to be expeled by force from Syria

Dinka — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:40:43 -0500

Despite new rules aimed at stemming the flow of people across the border, Syria wouldn’t expel refugees from Iraq by force, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday.

World not facing up to Iraqi refugee crisis: Amnesty

Dinka — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:58:35 -0500

The international community has not faced up to the scale of the Iraqi refugee crisis, leaving Syria and Jordan to deal with the exodus, Amnesty International says in a report out today.

Number of Displaced People in Iraq Reaches 2.25 Million

Dinka — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:31:18 -0500

The International Organization for Migration says there are now 2.25 million internally displaced people in Iraq.

UN worried over Syria's visa restrictions on Iraqi refugees

Dinka — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:05:46 -0500

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concern over Syrian visa restrictions on Iraqis fleeing violence, the UN News Center said.

Iraq: Plight Of Displaced Worsens

Dinka — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:28:50 -0500

Four years after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, the Iraqi refugee crisis has become one of the world's most severe humanitarian issues.

Syria To Impose Visas On Iraqis To Stem Refugee Influx

Dinka — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:00:57 -0500

Syria is reported to have imposed visa requirements on Iraqi nationals in a bid to control the flood of Iraqi refugees into the country.

UNHCR Praises Syria, Jordan for Accommodating Iraqi Refugees

Dinka — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:23:08 -0500

The top United Nations refugee official has praised Syria and Jordan for accommodating Iraqi refugees, and he has urged the international community to support their efforts.