Syria's neighbors call for help with refugee flood
Syria's neighbors on Tuesday urged European countries to open their doors to more refugees from the 3½-year civil war, and for immediate financial and technological help as their infrastructures buckle under the massive influx.
More than 3 million people have fled Syria because of the conflict, mostly to neighboring countries. Another 6 million are displaced within Syria. "The massive influx of Syrians into poor communities totally unprepared to cope with such a sudden burden has had a destabilizing effect, with a variety of challenges and threats that constitute a fertile ground for extremism and violence," said Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam.
