Syrian Refugees’ Misery deepened by Snow Storm as Europe Shuts Doors

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http://www.juancole.com/2013/12/refugees-misery-deepened.html

Syrian Refugees’ Misery deepened by Snow Storm as Europe Shuts Doors
By csstester | Dec. 14, 2013

World Bulletin writes:

“… the worst of winter is yet to come for 2.2 million refugees living outside Syria and millions more displaced inside the country.

A storm named Alexa is sweeping across Syria and Lebanon, bringing with it high winds and freezing temperatures – and marking the beginning of the third winter since the Syrian conflict began in March 2011…

Men filled bags with dirt to hold down tents and placed car tires and bricks atop the flimsy wooden structures to prevent the wind from tearing them apart.

In Lebanon, more that 835,000 refugees live in tented camps, unused buildings or with friends or family. The Lebanese government has decided not to house them in formal camps due to local sensitivities that they will stay permanently.