“On the Syrian border, the situation is worsening day by day. In the next few weeks we expect new waves of refugees. If action is not taken quickly there is the risk of a humanitarian catastrophe.”

— Simon Faddoul

Source: President of Lebanese Caritas: On the Syrian border there is risk of a humanitarian catastrophe https://www.asianews.it/news-en/President-of-Lebanese-Caritas:-On-the-Syrian-border-there-is-risk-of-a-humanitarian-catastrophe-24184.html (2012)

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Maronite Catholic bishop 1958

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