Gallery: Syrian and Afghan Refugees Take Shelter in an Unlikely Home: An Arctic Hotel

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    A snow-covered runway at Kirkenes Airport,Norway. It's located just 30 minutes from Neiden. The outside temperature is –30 Fahrenheit.
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    Refugee M. Younos Yawar carries his young son through the field behind the hotel.
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    The Neiden Hotel, is temporarily home to around 100 refugees, many who arrived by biking across the Norwegian/Russian border.
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    Refugees Waled Abdula and Tavakkoli Carpet stand knee-deep in front of a trailer buried in snow.
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    A dog licks a frozen bowl in Neiden. Dog racing is a popular sport in Norway.
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    Neiden local Arne Liaklev.
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    Refugees walk through the snow in Neiden.
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    The Neiden River divides the village in two. In summertime, it draws salmon fishers.
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    A refugee boy watches television in the main meeting room at the Neiden Hotel.
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    Two refugee women wait to receive milk for their children.
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    A girl knits while waiting in a line for mealtime.
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    The closest gas station is some 40 minutes away in Finland.
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    During the winter months, twilight occurs around 2 pm.
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