Syrian refugee population in Turkey to reach 1.5 million

Turkish and UN officials say the number of Syrian refugees in Turkey is expected to reach 1.5 million by the end of 2014.

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, quoting Turkish officials, said Monday an estimated 300,000 refugees will be living in refugee camps in 2014 with a further 1.2 million living outside of the camps. Turkey currently hosts some 700,000 refugees. (AP)