Syria Crisis Influx situation report – 26 Sept 2014
Highlights According to District Governor, the number of Syrians seeking refuge in Turkey since Friday 19th September 2014 has been amended to 153,000. As of 26th of September 2014, the only border crossing that was open was at Yumartalik however the gate east of Musitpinar remained manned by border guards, with personnel referring new arrivals […]
Significant new pledges announced but more resources still required for children affected by the Syria crisis
News note NEW YORK, 24 September 2014 – UNICEF welcomes $347 million in new funding commitments to the No Lost Generation Initiative announced at a meeting held at UNICEF House today. The new commitments by DfID, USAID, the European Union and other partners will help reduce a $585 million gap in funding for education and […]
Syria Crisis Influx situation report – 24 Sept 2014
Highlights Since Friday 19th of September 2014, approximately 160,000 Syrian/Kurdish asylum seekers crossed into Turkey through 8 different crossings along the border near Mursitpınar (Turkey) and Ayn Al Arap (Kobani – Syria). Since the initial crossings on Friday, the official border crossings have been reduced to two (Yumartalık and Kestence) to ensure the controlled passage […]