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| Egypt-Syria Diplomatic Cut Creates Havoc For Refugees |
| 2013-06-20 |
| [IsraelTimes] Egyptian President Morsi explained that he cut diplomatic ties partly over the involvement of Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah fighters in the Syrian civil war in support of President Bashar Assad. The decision created an additional hardship for thousands of Syrian refugees who have found shelter in Egypt, many hoping to go on to third countries, and others hoping to return home someday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that more than 77,000 Syrian refugees have made their way to Egypt. The break in relations means the refugees have nowhere to turn for consular services like renewing passports and obtaining official documents. |
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