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Hundreds Of Syrian Civilians Remain Trapped Inside Last ISIS-Held Area

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights warned Tuesday that some 200 families are trapped in the last remaining area of Syria held by ISIS. The families are being prevented from leaving the area for refugee camps that have been set up in the northeast part of the country.

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Cole Bockenfeld (@colebockenfeld), head of Middle East Advocacy at the International Rescue Committee.

This segment aired on February 19, 2019.

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