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Syrians entering Lebanon face new restrictions
Source: BBC
New restrictions on Syrians entering Lebanon come into force on Monday, further tightening the flow of asylum seekers trying to escape the war.
Previously, travel between the two countries was largely unrestricted, but now Syrians will have to obtain a visa.
It is the latest in a series of steps to stop the influx of refugees. Lebanon already hosts more than a million.
It is unclear what the rule will mean for the many Syrians already in the country and not registered as refugees.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30657003
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