Lebanon: Syria's War, Three Years On
3,323 views · Published 14 March 2014 · 4:39 · Indexed 12 November 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2014 · News & Politics
UNHCR announces that Syria now tops world list for forcibly displaced by conflict. As of March 14th 2014, 2,563,434 Syrians have registered as refugees in neighbouring countries or are awaiting registration. With displacement inside Syria having reached more than 6.5 million, the number of people in flight internally and externally exceeds 40 per cent of Syria's pre-conflict population. At least half of the displaced are children. Read about the announcement: http://rfg.ee/uzNVe Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
