Syrian refugee crisis in numbers

More than four million Syrians have fled their homes. Neighbouring countries take in most refugees.

At least 217 killed in Israel’s Lebanon attacks as Beirut, south, east hit
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group urges Israelis to evacuate border areas as Israel continues to bomb the country.
Published On 6 Mar 2026
UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students
The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
Published On 4 Mar 2026
Deadly journeys: Refugees, migrants risk everything to reach Europe
Crossing to Europe offers hope but exposes refugees to peril, as militia abuse persists in unsafe Libya.
Published On 27 Feb 2026
Near-blind Rohingya refugee dies after US agents left him far from home
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Rakhine state in Myanmar, family members said.
Published On 26 Feb 2026