Syria conflict: Hundreds more desperate refugees could die at sea as #Europe does little to help - Middle East - World - The Independent
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“Pathetically few” nations in Europe have stepped forward to offer a safe haven to desperate Syrian refugees, the European Union’s Home Affairs chief has told The Independent, raising the risk that many more could die at sea as they instead embark on perilous journeys to seek sanctuary.
Her warning came as the EU’s border agency, #Frontex, reported a leap in the number of people detected entering Europe illegally this year, with Syrians making up the largest proportion.