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Take more Syrians, Ban urges nations
UN chief appeals to governments to combat fearmongering
UNITED NATIONS secretary-general Ban Ki Moon called on countries around the world yesterday to take in more refugees from war-torn Syria.
Speaking at a conference in Geneva, he said refugees could bring new skills and experience to ageing workforces.
Mr Ban called on governments to “counter fearmongering” about refugees.
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