Lebanon Tries to Stem Syrian Refugee Flow

Visa restrictions have been imposed on Syrians entering Lebanon, as further efforts are made to limit the flow of refugees into the country.  The new measures mean Syrians now have to obtain a visa before crossing into Lebanon, which is already struggling to cope with more than a million refugees. The move was announced by the Lebanese government this weekend, along with reassurances that borders between the two countries would not be closed.  In a statement to local media,...

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