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Syrian refugees face new hunger threat
As winter sets in, a funding crisis forces the World Food Programme to suspend critical food assistance for 1.7 million Syrian refugees.
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An Uncle Throws a Lifeline
Biel fled South Sudan with his pregnant wife. Now caring for five nephews orphaned by illness and war, he pins his hopes on education.
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Orphans in the Kitchen
Surrounded by trauma and heartbreak, one refugee finds a new calling: cooking and caring for children who have lost their parents in wartime.
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Inside the triangle of death
Rich in minerals, Katanga is a magnet for conflict. Burned villages dot the landscape and women's bodies are part of the battleground.
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A Family Made Whole Again
Idris was separated from his wife and sons as they fled the fighting in Central African Republic. Eight agonizing months later, they reunite.
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A Deafening Silence
After months of fear and a desperate escape, a group of Syrian refugees finally reaches safety in northern Iraq. Yet there is no rejoicing.
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Family Ties
Syrian Kurds used to visit Turkey for joyful reunions with relatives. Now, with nowhere else to turn, many are moving in for the long haul.
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Starting over
Nearly 1 million people have sought refuge in Iraq's Kurdistan region. Among them: a nun, a wedding singer and a pair of "nerds" fleeing ISIS.
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War, sex and survival
To feed their families, many displaced women in eastern Congo have turned to sex work. Now they are learning how to protect themselves.