Syrian refugees in Lebanon exceeds 832,000
Updated: 2013-12-03 09:10
(Xinhua)
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BEIRUT -- The number of Syrian refugees seeking shelter in Lebanon has reached 832,000, according to the latest UN report issued Monday.
The UN refugee agency said in the report that there are over 758,000 Syrian refugees registered with the agency while more than 73,000 are waiting for their registration process to complete.
During his recent visit to Lebanon, Antonio Guterres, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees lauded the country's "massive generosity" in playing host to more than 800,000 Syrian refugees, and urged donor countries to supply financial assistance to Lebanon and to refugees.
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