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  • Updated: May 10, 2022

European Union Holds Donor Conference For Syrian Refugees

European Union Holds Donor Conference For Syrian Refugees

The European Union has hosted the Brussels Conference on Supporting the future of Syria and the region on Tuesday where donations were collectd for the Syrian refugees.

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell said in a statement that; "Despite a war at our doorstep, the European Union does not forget other conflicts."

Borell added that "millions of people inside Syria and in the region depend every day on humanitarian assistance."

More than 13 million people have fled or have been internally displaced from Syria since the beginning of the conflict in 2011. This is according to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

It added that about 5.6 million Syrians have found refuge in neighboring and nearby countries.

The conference is the 10th annual donor conference for Syrians since 2013. After conferences in Kuwait and London, Brussels has been hosting the events since 2017.

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