War closes in on the people of Idlib

The World

More than 700,000 Syrians have tried to flee fighting in Syria’s northwest province since December. But with a closed Turkish border and freezing temperatures, many remain trapped between Syrian and Turkish forces, with no hope in sight. Host Marco Werman speaks with Ghiyath Al-Sheikh, an English teacher at Idlib University. 

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