Syria refugee crisis nears 'dangerous turning point':UN

February 27, 2015 08:21

Syria's refugee crisis is approaching a "dangerous turning point" as nearly four million Syrians face worsening living conditions in exile, the UN refugee chief has warned.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres told the Security Council yesterday that "the nature of the refugee crisis is changing" and called for "massive international support" for countries that have opened their borders to fleeing civilians.

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