U.N. Says Syria Represents Worst Refugee Crisis In 25 Years

U.N. Says Syria Represents Worst Refugee Crisis In 25 Years

By Scott Neuman

The High Commissioner for Refugees estimates more than 4 million have fled since the start of the civil war four years ago. Another 7.6 million are believed to be internally displaced.

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