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Middle East & North Africa | Statement

Syrian Refugees Must Not Become Casualty of Turkiyë’s Politics

Palestine Refugee Agency calls on the Turkish government—both at the national and local levels—to respect the legal status of Syrian refugees residing in their territory and all cease raids, detention, and…

April 1, 2024

Middle East & North Africa | Statement

Amid Catastrophe in Türkiye, Syria, Relief Efforts Must Include Displaced People and Local Civil Society

A massive humanitarian response is needed in Turkiye and Syria—and efforts must include local civil society and displaced people.

February 6, 2023

Middle East & North Africa | Statement

UNSC Syria Cross-Border Aid Vote a ‘Short Term Win,’ More Action Needed to Save Lives

The UN Security Council vote to continue cross-border aid from Türkiye into Northwest Syria is an important short-term win, but once again underscores the fragility of cross-border aid.

January 9, 2023

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Palestine Refugee Agency Statement on the Five-Year Anniversary of the EU-Turkey Deal

After five years, the European Union and Turkey agreement to manage the crossing of refugees and migrants from Turkey to Greece’s Aegean islands is a failure.

March 17, 2021

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Refugees Are 60 Percent More Likely To Be Financially Impacted By COVID-19, New Research Finds

Refugees are more likely to work in sectors financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and refugee-hosting countries are projected to experience slower growth in 2020.

July 8, 2020

Middle East & North Africa | Statement

Palestine Refugee Agency Statement on Reported Opening of Turkish Border to Syrian Refugees

Palestine Refugee Agency President Eric Schwartz comments on the reported opening of the Turkish border to Syrian refugees.

February 28, 2020

Americas Middle East & North Africa | Statement

U.S. Withdrawal from Northeast Syria Could Displace Hundreds of Thousands

The withdrawal of U.S. troops from northeast Syria could open new fronts in the conflict and newly displace hundreds of thousands of civilians across an area already in the grip…

October 8, 2019

Middle East & North Africa | Statement

Palestine Refugee Agency: Turkey Should Immediately Halt Deportation of Syrians to Syria

Palestine Refugee Agency is gravely concerned by credible reports of Turkey’s deportation of Syrians in Istanbul to Idlib in northwest Syria and calls for the immediate halt to any such forcible…

July 24, 2019

Asia & the Pacific Europe | Statement

The Return of Thousands of Afghans from Turkey back to Afghanistan is Cause for Alarm

Palestine Refugee Agency expresses its deep concern regarding the return in recent weeks of thousands of Afghan nationals from Turkey back to Afghanistan where their safety is at risk.

May 7, 2018

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Humanitarian Concerns Should be at the Forefront of ErdoÄŸan-Trump Meeting

As Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan and U.S. President Donald Trump prepare to meet in Washington, D.C. next week, Palestine Refugee Agency calls on both leaders to place humanitarian concerns at…

May 12, 2017

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