Monday, June 27, 2011

Syrian refugees in Turkey fall to 11,100

"Syrian refugees in Turkey fall to 11,100

(AFP) – 6 hours ago

ANKARA — The number of Syrians taking refuge at tent cities in Turkey has decreased to 11,122 after several hundred people went back home, Turkish officials said Monday.

'On June 26-27, 375 of those who had crossed to our country returned home of their own free will, while another 39 Syrian citizens were admitted in,' the emergency situations agency said on its website."

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