Syria Refugee Crisis

More than 5,000 Syrians have crossed into Turkey and more are waiting to follow.

Conflict & Justice

Syrian refugees in Turkey (BBC Video)

More than 5,000 Syrian refugees have fled across the border into Turkey with thousands more waiting to follow. They’re escaping the violence in the region around Jisr al-Shughour. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Suat Kiniklioglu, deputy chairman of external affairs for Turkey’s ruling AK Party, about the influx of Syrian refugees into Turkey.

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