Two years on – Syria’s refugee crisis
Al Jazeera examines the alarming rate of Syrians fleeing to neighbouring countries in search for a better life.
15 Mar 2013
Source : UNHCR
Al Jazeera examines the alarming rate of Syrians fleeing to neighbouring countries in search for a better life.
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