Exodus of Syrians overwhelming relief agencies
Posted: March 10, 2013 at 5:48 a.m.
In the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, a Syrian child watches over his familys belongings until his siblings can erect a tent. Aid groups say they cant keep up with refugees needs. Illustrates SYRIA-REFUGEES (category i), by Taylor Luck, special to The Washington Post. Moved Tuesday, March 5, 2013. (MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Muath Freij)
MAFRAQ, Jordan — The spread of makeshift aluminum shelters erected by Syrians now outpaces new rows of U.N. canvas tents in chilly northern Jordan, home to one of the world’s fastest-growing refugee camps. A vast blackmarket bazaar has sprouted from the desert sand, where enterprising refugees hawk bottled water and other basic necessities that most fellow camp residents can’t afford.
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