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Syrian refugees flee to Jordan

Thousands are leaving Syria and fleeing to Jordan to seek refuge as the Assad regime continues to crack down on rebellious towns and villages.

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The country has accepted millions of refugees from Palestine and Iraq in the past and the prospect of another wave from Syria has the government worried.

Jordan is making preparations for the arrivals, with a small refugee camp under construction outside the town of Mafraq.

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