878 MORE SYRIANS CROSS INTO TURKEY

Syrians continue to flee to Turkey to escape the ongoing violence in their country.

Posted 13.08.2012 06:49:00 UTC

Updated 13.08.2012 06:49:00 UTC

878 Syrians including 14 soldiers crossed into Turkey in the past 24 hours. 36 soldiers and their families were placed in a tent city in Apaydın. The other Syrians were sent in various tent cities in nearby provinces.

On the other hand, work is underway to set up a camp for 10 thousand people in Osmaniye's Cevdetiye township.

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