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Angelina Jolie Visits Syrian Refugees in Turkey Amid Escalating Violence

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Angelina Jolie, the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, met with thousands of Syrians who have fled to Turkey's Altinozu camp in Hatay province, just 20 kilometers from the Syrian border. The camp is home to 1,700 people who have escaped the violence in their country. Jolie, an advocate for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), spoke to those in the camp, hearing their stories of fleeing in fear for their lives, and leaving behind loved ones still in Syria. The situation in Syria has been marred by widespread criticism of the Syrian authorities' bloody repression of protests, resulting in the deaths of over 1,100 people, many of whom were unarmed civilians, including women and children.

Key Takeaways:

  • Angelina Jolie, the UN Goodwill Ambassador, visited the Altinozu camp in Hatay province, Turkey, to meet with Syrian refugees who have fled the violence in their country.
  • The camp is home to 1,700 people who have escaped the violence in Syria, with over 9,600 people now living in four camps managed by Turkey with the Turkish Red Crescent.
  • The Syrian authorities have faced widespread criticism for their repression of protests, resulting in the deaths of over 1,100 people, many of whom were unarmed civilians, including women and children.
  • Jolie praised Turkey for its open-door policy, allowing the refugees to enter and assuring that there will be no forced returns.
  • Top UN officials, including Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, have urged President Bashar al-Assad to protect human lives and heed the wishes and aspirations of the Syrian people.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,100 people have been killed in the violence in Syria, with many being unarmed civilians, including women and children (as of mid-June).
  • more than 9,600 people have fled from northwest Syria and are currently living in four camps managed by Turkey with the Turkish Red Crescent.
  • The Altinozu camp in Hatay province is home to 1,700 people who have escaped the violence in Syria.
  • 20 kilometers separate the Altinozu camp in Hatay province from the Syrian border.

Sources:

  • M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX
  • UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
  • M2 Communications ( Disclaimer: M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. )

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