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U.N. envoy meets Syrian refugees

2012-09-18 36 Dailymotion

U.N. special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi visits refugees at a camp in Turkey.<br/> <br />The mediator, who took over from Kofi Annan earlier this month, spoke to Syrians who have fled the violence at home.<br/> <br />Turkey is now home to more than 80,000 Syrian refugees.<br/> <br />During talks with local officials, Brahimi expressed hope the displaced could return to neighbouring Syria.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNITED NATIONS ARAB LEAGUE MEDIATOR LAKHDAR BRAHIMI, SAYING:<br/> <br />''We hope that their country will find peace again and that they can return to their country as early as possible.''<br/> <br />After meeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the first time Saturday, the diplomat warned the escalating conflict threatens the region and the world.

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