Syria refugee appeal

Refugees flee over border to escape violence in Syria

Humanitarian charities appeal for help.

As the violence continues in Syria and with refugee numbers reaching 400,000 in the region and rising, many fear the conflict will escalate further as winter arrives.

A number of humanitarian agencies are stepping up charity appeals including the Red Cross and UNHCR...

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