UNHCR has launched a report, based on research carried out over four months in Lebanon and Jordan, which finds alarming indications of distress among children, with thousands living alone or separated from their parents, many out of school, and extensive child labour. An informative source for journalists interested in the Syrian crisis.

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"Dozens of new political parties have emerged in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia since the start of the Arab uprisings. While many of these forces played an active role in overturning old orders, they have struggled to develop coherent identities, establish effective support networks, and build sustainable constituencies."

In this article, vice president for studies at Carnegie Marwan Muasher, who oversees research in Washington and Beirut on the Middle East, writes about what emerging political parties need to participate effectively in the political process.

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