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For Syrian Refugees, Marriage Trap Breeds Statelessness in Lebanon

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It is a day associated with new beginnings, but for a growing number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, marriage has become a trap. Strapped for cash, unfamiliar with the laws of the land and often restricted in their ability to find someone to conduct the marriage, growing numbers of couples are tying the knot illegitimately. The implications are profound, with consequences reverberating across generations and the country. Children of such unions risk being left without status and...

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