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Candy man offers Syrian refugees a sweet taste of home
At Za'atari camp in Jordan, a third-generation confectioner from Dara'a makes popular sweets by hand.
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Gangs menace Central Americans seeking refuge in Guatemala
Refugees from El Salvador and Honduras are being hounded in Guatemala by the street gangs they fled.
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Blind Salvadoran couple play dead to flee gang threat
Sightless couple hounded relentlessly by street gangs are spirited out of their home on stretchers covered by a shroud in a bid to safeguard their escape.
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Berlin refugee guides show off cultural riches from home
Refugees from Iraq and Syria introduce new arrivals to the German capital's museums.
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"Aya doesn't die!" A feisty four-year-old from Syria survives in exile
Many Syrian refugees, like little Aya and her family, live in harsh conditions in Lebanon. Families who managed to escape war tell photographer Giles Duley they are refusing to give up hope.
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The man who changes lives
A Turkish entrepreneur provides Syrian refugees with shelter and food, and helps them clear the bureaucratic hurdles to obtain work permits.
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Father and son scavenge to feed family
Back-breaking work by Syrian man and seven-year-old earns just enough to pay the bills
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Young Syrian footballer aims high in Germany
Seven-year-old Ahmad escaped war and chaos in Syria. Now safe, he hopes to become an international football star and is watching the European championships closely for new tips.
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Greek Syrian mayor and refugees bring tourist village back to life
A Greek summer resort that closed over five years ago as a result of the financial crisis has been turned into a haven for more than 300 refugees.