29 Syrian Refugee Children, Newborns Die of Hypothermia
At a Glance At least 29 children and newborns have died from hypothermia at, or traveling to, a northeastern Syria refugee camp.The camp's population has tripled in size, forcing thousands to sleep outside without heat or blankets.Syrian winters can see extended stretches of snow and subfreezing temperatures. At least at, or traveling to, the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, according the World Health Organization (WHO). In the last two months, the camp has seen an influx of 23,000 people —more...