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February 17 2017: Helping refugees in Berlin – it’s no joke, but a Scots comedian is doing his bit

by rachelloxton1 on February 17, 2017November 30, 2017

Positively Scottish, February 17 2017 For tens of thousands of refugees who have fled war-torn countries, settling into life in a European city like Berlin is not easy. But Scottish comedian and former DJ Neil Numb is hoping to give them something to laugh about. The 43-year-old from Edinburgh has teamed up with charity arts […]

January 3 2016: Syrian refugees: ‘It feels like we never left our families back in Syria because of the warm welcome we received in Scotland’

by rachelloxton1 on January 3, 2016July 28, 2017

Father-of-four Mohammad Ahmad turns to the baby of the family – his youngest son Omar – to ask if he’s happy in Paisley.

November 28 2016: Ein Syrer heilt sein Kriegstrauma mit modernem Tanz

by rachelloxton1 on November 28, 2015July 28, 2017

Die Welt / WeltN24, November 28 2015 Auf seiner Flucht nach Deutschland entdeckt der Syrer Omar den modernen Tanz. Seine neue Leidenschaft hilft ihm, den Krieg in seiner Heimat zu verarbeiten. Einige seiner Freunde finden das albern.

November 9 2014: My brother was murdered when he refused to join Islamic State

by rachelloxton1 on November 9, 2014July 28, 2017

The Sunday Herald, November 9 2014 A Syrian refugee whose teenage brother refused to join Islamic State found out he was captured, tortured and murdered by the terror group when photographs of his body were posted on Facebook.

September 9, 2014: Asylum seekers locked out of homes

by rachelloxton1 on September 9, 2014July 28, 2017

The Evening Times, September 9 2014 Vulnerable asylum seekers are being locked out of their homes and left destitute without warning, it was claimed today.

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