Global call to make 3rd anniversary of Syria crisis the last marked by bloodshed

Headline Title: Global call to make 3rd anniversary of Syria crisis the last marked by bloodshed 13 March 2014 Across the world from Moscow to Washington thousands of people will mark the 3rd anniversary of the crisis in Syria on Thursday with candlelit vigils, the lighting up of iconic locations and the release of Banksy inspired red balloons carrying messages of hope to Syrians. Syrian voices have joined a coalition of 115 humanitarian and human rights groups from 24 countries, including Save the Children, Oxfam, Amnesty International, Hand in Hand for Syria and…

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