The Iraqi Refugee Crisis

While Iraqis have been fleeing war and internal repression for decades, murder and mayhem in the wake of the 2003 war and in particular since 2006 have turned the Iraqi refugee community into one of the largest in the world. Refugees spread throughout the neighboring countries, especially Syria and Jordan, were their living conditions are often dire. This dossier provides a collection of links to articles, TV programs, maps, numbers, reports and studies that may helpful to form a comprehensive idea about the dynamics of the latest major refugee crisis in the Middle East.

Climate Change and the Middle East

Climate change is one of the greatest environmental challenge facing the world today. Rising global temperatures will bring changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and an increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. The effects will be felt here in the Middle East and internationally and there may be severe problems for people in regions that are particularly vulnerable to change. This dossier collects a number of articles, documents, reports and links that appear helpful to understand the impact of Climate Change on the region, and to raise awareness for the remedies that exist.

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Darfur Crisis

Since 2003, war has been raging in Darfur. So far, the death toll is estimated to be approaching half a million, while over two million people have been driven from their land. International organizations, Western, African and Arab governments disagree whether or not a genocide is unfolding in Western Sudan, and how to best address the situation. Little is known about the complex social and political background of the crisis. This dossier collects a number of articles, documents. blogs and links that appear helpful to form an independent and informed opinion.