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As Geneva II Conference Opens, 1.3 mn. Syrian Refugees Shiver in Lebanon

As Geneva II Conference Opens, 1.3 mn. Syrian Refugees Shiver in Lebanon

contributors 01/22/2014

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(By Molly Crabapple)

COFFEE WITH REFUGEES (via techexile.com)

“In Lebanon’s Mountains, Syrians Face a Grim Future The teacher never imagined he would live in a tent. He once taught high school philosophy in Homs. He holds a Masters Degree. But now he lives with several dozen other refugee families in a huddle…

 

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