Iraqi Refugee Crisis

    There are some 2.5 million Iraqi refugees living in Syria, Jordan and other neighboring countries. In most of the host countries the refugees have few opportunities to work, get an education or have adequate health care. Experts warn that the situation is worsening. This hour, a conversation on the Iraqi refugee crisis with MAZHAR RISHI of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and KRISTELE YOUNES of Refugees International.
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