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Syrians refugees react to potential U.S. military strike

2013-09-01 249 Dailymotion

STORY<br/> <br />This refugee camp in Jordan is home to more than 12,000 Syrians who fled their country's civil war.<br/> <br />Many say they are disappointed with President Obama's decision to delay a military strike in Syria until after receiving Congressional approval.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: (ARABIC) SYRIAN LIVING IN ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, GHAREEB SHHADEH, SAYING:<br/> <br />"What we want from the American president is to put an end to (President) Bashar's (al-Assad's) actions that cross the red line, as soon as possible, and to respond to the wants of the Syrian people completely."<br/> <br />The earliest a possible strike could happen is in a few weeks after Congress reconvenes on September 9th.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: (ARABIC) SYRIAN LIVING IN ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, MOHAMMED FROM DERAA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The longer they wait, the more women and children are dying. Death tolls are always increasing."<br/> <br />Meanwhile, thousands of protesters in Turkey filled the streets to celebrate their country's world peace day.

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