Agencies say they do not have the resources to cope with the number of refugees
The UN's refugee agency has said that more than 1.5 million people have fled the conflict in Syria.
The UN's refugee agency has said that more than 1.5 million people have fled the conflict in Syria.
Most have fled to Jordan and Lebanon, but not have all been registered yet, meaning the true total is likely to be far higher, according to the UNHCR.
The situation inside Syria has deteriorated dramatically over the past four months, according to the agency.
The UN estimates that 80,000 people have died in the uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
It says some 4.25 million have been displaced within the country.........
FULL ARTICLE: BBC News - Syria crisis: Refugee total now more than 1.5m - UNHCR
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