Iraqi refugees swell pressure on Syria's social services

Al Jazeera English 2012-04-17

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More than 1.5 million Iraqi refugees are in Syria now, increasing the Syrian population by about 10 per cent. Officials say the influx has put tremendous pressure on Syria, its services, economy and its security.
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