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A Very Old Man in Za'atari
After living in Syria for more than a century, Yousef had to be convinced to flee the fighting and seek safety in Jordan.
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Calais - A way out
After months in a cold and muddy encampment known as 'the Jungle', some refugees are taking up France's offer of a journey to safety.
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The most important thing
They fled Angola nearly empty-handed. Now finally returning home, some after decades in exile, 11 refugees present their most cherished belongings.
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Syrian brothers together again
When he fled the war in Syria in 2014, Ali feared he might never see Ahmed again. But a UK court ruling has helped the brothers reunite in London.
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Welcome to New Bujumbura
Unable to bring their capital city with them when they fled Burundi, some refugees are creating a home away from home in Uganda.
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Safety under one roof
Young Thuraya and her eight brothers and sisters are given a new home and a warm welcome in Austria, far from the bombs and bullets that shattered their world.
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Life begins as one in a million
After travelling from Lebanon in her mother's womb, Samar Alzayadi can rightfully claim to be the millionth refugee or migrant to have arrived in Europe by sea in 2015.
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Syria's landmarks restored in miniature
As conflict lays waste to Syria's rich cultural heritage, exiled artists in Za'atari refugee camp recreate major landmarks as a gesture of defiance.
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The long journey
After explosions rock their home in Syria, a young family set out on a perilous journey in search of sanctuary in northern Europe.