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Season 4 • Episode 21 • Syria: So Near, So Far
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Al Jazeera World Season 4, Episode 21: Syria: So Near, So Far
Five Syrian refugees in Turkey reveal their hopes, fears and why their homeland feels like a world away. Watch Al Jazeera World Season 4, Episode 21 Syria: So Near, So Far in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Al Jazeera World Season 4, Episode 21 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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