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Syrian Refugees Top 3 Million

"Almost half of all Syrians have now been forced to abandon their homes and flee for their lives”—that’s according to the office of the United Nation’s High Commissioner for Refugees, which calls the exodus, “the biggest humanitarian emergency of our era.” Brian Hansford speaks for the Commissioner.

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By Warren Olney • Aug 29, 2014 • 1 min read

"Almost half of all Syrians have now been forced to abandon their homes and flee for their lives”—that’s according to the office of the United Nation’s High Commissioner for Refugees, which calls the exodus, “the biggest humanitarian emergency of our era.” Brian Hansford speaks for the Commissioner.

If you would like to support the UN's High Commissioner for Refugees' efforts to aid refugees, please visit their website here.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Gideon Brower

    Independent Producer

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Brian Hansford

    Spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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