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Syria's women refugees market handicrafts

Those driven out of their homes take advantage of opportunities to learn new skills in Turkish camp.
Last Modified: 17 Mar 2013 15:22

For refugees driven from their homes in Syria, life can be very tough.

More than 14,000 people are living in just one refugee camp in Turkey.

But despite the difficult conditions, some are taking advantage of opportunities to learn new skills.

Al Jazeera’s Omar Al Saleh reports from Kilis refugee camp.

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