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Ahmed Maher looks at the facts, figures and reasons for the conflict in Syria.

A photographic highlight selected by the picture desk. Mónica G. Prieto show us a different side to the conflict in Syria

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: This family arrived in Lebanon a day before, seeking refuge from the conflict in Syria. Unlike many families, they were fortunate enough to have been able to bring blankets, mattresses, and other belongings with them across the border. Now, on farmland in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, they are building a new home for themselves, out of discarded wood and second-hand vinyl. © Medair/Andrew Robinson

Banksy, Elbow, Elba - 3rd anniversary of conflict in Syria...so sad

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to reach the most disadvantaged children and adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere.

Cement laying gets underway for new toilet blocks in Zaatari camp, Jordan. Zaatari camp is a vast sprawling place in the desert housing an estimated 90,000 refugees who fled Syria. In the camp, Oxfam is installing: • 334 permanent toilets; • 288 showers; • 72 laundry areas and • 72 ablution areas. Photo: Caroline Gluck/Oxfam Read more The crisis in Syria and Oxfam's response

5 visitors have checked in at Al Zaatari refugee camp.

Fact: More than 4 million children are now affected by the brutal conflict in Syria. Winter Clothes Campaign for #ChildrenofSyria

“Exodus from #Syria accelerating every month. 1 million today:”

Haleemah survived the conflict in Syria. Now she struggles to live in safety in Jordan.

It's been two years since the crisis in Syria began. Children are paying the heaviest price for the conflict.They urgently need your help, and time is runnin...

On the third anniversary of conflict, let us stand #WithSyriaFilm narrated by Idris Elba with exclusive music from Elbow #WithSyria is a coalition of over 13...

The political landscape in Syria remains volatile with rapidly shifting lines of control necessitating a flexible and rapid humanitarian response. The number of Syrian refugees living in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey remains relatively unchanged at approximately 5.6 million. Increasingly complex and interlinked humanitarian needs continue to exist across Syria, resulting from numerous factors such as direct exposure to hostilities, multiple cycles of displacement, targeted and…