U.N. launches biggest aid effort for half of Syria's population

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U.N. launches biggest aid effort for half of Syria's population

By Tom Miles GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations launched a $5 billion aid effort on Friday, its biggest ever, to help up to 10.25 million Syrians, half the population, who it expects will need help by the end of 2013. The appeal comprises $2.9 billion for refugees, $1.4 billion for humanitarian aid and $830 million for Lebanon and Jordan, the biggest recipients of Syrian refugees. High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres said the $5 billion funding target was massive but achievable. "Let's put it into perspective," he said. ...

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