Friday, April 6, 2012

Syrian Refugees Flood Into Turkey



Syrian Refugees Flood Turkey -- CNN

Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- The Turkish government reported a record number of refugees fleeing Syrian military offensives across the border, just days before a Syrian government pledged to withdraw military forces from population centers.

In 24 hours at least 2,741 Syrians fled down smugglers' paths to the barbed wire border fence, where they were met by Turkish border guards, the Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate said. More than 23,000 Syrian refugees now reside in Turkey.

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More News On Syrian Refugees Flooding Into Turkey

Syrian refugees rush Turkish border -- The Australian/The Times
Syria crisis: Turkey refugee surge amid escalation fear -- BBC
Refugee flow quickens as Syrian deadline approaches -- Reuters
Turkey says 2,800 flee Syria in one day -- Reuters
2,350 Syrian refugees flee to Turkey 'in single day' -- AFP
Turkey's FM calls U.N. chief as refugees pour in from Syria -- Daily Star
Up to 3,000 Syrians cross in Turkey in one day / PHOTO -- World Bulletin
Syrians endure tough times in Turkish camps -- Al Jazeera

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