Syrians rush to Turkey ahead of new visa requirement

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Thousands of Syrians have been scurrying to Turkey in recent days before a decision by Ankara that will require them to obtain visas takes effect Friday, Lebanese media reports. Turkey announced the new visa requirements for Syrians after EU states offered Ankara €3bn for discouraging migrants from traveling to Europe.

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