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Fri, 06/17/2011 - 14:35
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Number of Syrians fleeing into Turkey reaches nearly 9,700

HATAY (A.A) - June 17, 2011 - Number of Syrians fleeing violent clashes between the army and anti-government groups to Turkey has reached nearly 9,700, a Turkish border official said on Friday.
Syrians who seek shelter in Turkey are accommodated in tent sites in the southern province of Hatay's Altinozu and Yayladag towns.
Syrians in the sites are served three meals a day and they are provided hot water round the clock and medical care at a field hospital.
Hollywood star and UN refugee agency goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie is set to visit the tent sites on Friday.

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