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Concern for Syrian refugees as war continues

Aid agencies dealing with Syrian refugees are voicing frustration and calling for a global resolution to the crisis in Syria.

A Syrian refugee woman and her children stand at the doorway of their tent
A Syrian refugee woman and her children stand at the doorway of their tent

With the Syrian conflict now in its fifth year aid agencies are voicing frustration and calling for a global resolution to the crisis.

The United Nations refugee agency says millions of Syrians have been forcibly displaced from their homes, inside and outside the country.

Naomi Steer is the National Director of the Australian office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

She's told Zara Zaher, the current situation in Syria is very worrying.

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By Zara Zaher



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