Rappler's latest stories on Syria refugee crisis
Cyprus rescues 305 Syrian refugees in two boats
It is one of the largest waves of migrants to be received by Cypriot authorities in a single day since civil war erupted in Syria in 2011
Syria's Assad says willing to hold early presidential vote
UPDATED Is there popular will to hold early presidential elections? If there is I don t have a problem with it says Assad
Assad insists on unity gov't despite opposition demands
UPDATED Syrian President Bashar al Assad also estimates that the 5 year civil war has caused over 200 billion in economic and infrastructure damage
Syrian refugee crisis demands united global action – UN chief
Attempts to demonize [refugees] are not only offensive; they are factually incorrect says UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon
Poland won't accept refugees after Paris attacks
Under the EU relocation plan 160 000 refugees registered in frontline states Greece and Italy are to be relocated around the 28 member bloc
Pro-migrant rallies in Europe as Hungary says EU 'dreaming'
Several counter demonstrations are also scheduled in eastern members of the bloc highlighting how the arrival of hundreds of thousands of migrants is dividing the EU
Saudi Arabia says 100,000 Syrians granted residency
Saudi Arabia made it a point not to deal with them as refugees but has issued residency permits to 100 000 Syrians who wish to stay in the kingdom
