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Landmines cut off escape route of those fleeing Syrian violence

As Syrians flee the increasing violence in Syria, and as government forces increase intensity of their crackdown, many refugees are discovering that Syrians forced have planted anti-personnel mines along the border — making their escape extremely dangerous.

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Escaping Violence in Syria Now Threatened by Landmines Near Border

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