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As Crisis Deepens, Thousands Flee Syria to Escape Violence

Clip: 7/20/2012 | 4m 23s

As Crisis Deepens, Thousands Flee Syria to Escape Violence

After the bloodiest day of fighting since the Syrian uprising began 16 months ago, Syrian rebels have taken control of several key border checkpoints. As the crisis deepens, thousands of civilians have crossed those borders, fleeing to neighboring Lebanon and Iraq. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports.

07/20/2012

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