Syria: Interview with Syrian refugees escaping conscription

Syria is going through the deadliest conflict that the 21st century has witnessed so far, with half a million people killed, over a million injured, and more than 12 million displaced. Millions of Syrians escaped from war and sought asylum in other countries. In this CO-Update, we are sharing the stories of two of those who could escape from conscription in Syria, and are currently based in Germany.

Read the stories of Zuhair and Zain here: http://www.dw.com/en/syrian-refugees-escaping-military-conscription-face-uncertain-fate-upon-return/a-39159953

Source: Deutsche Welle, Syrian refugees escaping military conscription face uncertain fate upon return, 8 June 2017.

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