CNN: At least 270,000 Syrians flee latest deadly regime offensive
Amman, Jordan (CNN)At least 270,000 Syrians -- more than the population of Orlando, Florida -- have fled their homes in southwest Syria since the government launched an offensive against rebels more than two weeks ago, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
Speaking to CNN on Monday, UNHCR spokesman Mohammad Hawari said that the number had "exceeded our expectations of 200,000."
The refugees are heading to the borders with Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, but neither country is willing to accept them.
The agency believes that the number of displaced people is likely to grow as fighting in the region continues.
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WNU Editor: With tens of thousands of Syrian refugees near the Golan Heights and facing Israeli soldiers (see here), I am not surprised that this meeting is now going to take place .... Netanyahu, Putin pencil meeting next week in Russia (Yet News).
More News On The Recent Fighting In Southern Syria That Has Resulted In 270,000 Refugees Fleeing To The Israeli And Jordanian Border
Syria: United Nations says number of displaced in south-west has reached 270,000 -- ABC News Online
Syrian government offensive has displaced at least 270,000 in southwest -- Middle East Eye
UN: Syrian Refugees in Israel Border Zone Jumps to 270,000 in Last 24 Hours -- Haaretz/Reuters
Jordan to hold talks with Russia over south Syria deal -- Reuters
Once Enemies, Now Refugees: The New Reality Facing Soldiers on the Israeli-Syrian Border -- Haaretz
