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World Syrian refugees at Reyhanli Refugee Camp
Syria: A “Hemorrhaging Country”

Syria is a “hemorrhaging country,” says Panos Moumtzis, the UNHCR’s regional refugee coordinator for the Syria crisis. He spoke with Syria Deeply founder Lara Setrakian in a Google Hangout this week, shortly after Syria’s official refugee toll hit the 1 million mark.

World Za'atri camp in northern Jordan can eventually host up to 113,000 refugees
Syria: The Mounting Refugee Crisis

Nearly a year and a half after the start of the Syrian uprising, tens of thousands of people have fled the country. Until recently, most found shelter in homes with friends, relatives and even strangers. But as the numbers increase, several neighbouring countries are opening new camps to accommodate them.