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Hostility grows towards Syrian refugees in Lebanon

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Tensions have simmered for years but the debate has taken a harder edge in recent months.

  • United Nations concerned about rising tensions

  • Lebanese politicians call for refugee returns

  • Syrian refugees say they fear harassment

By Ellen Francis

BEIRUT, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Abu Yazan has rarely stepped out of his apartment in northern Lebanon since he was beaten up on the street in June.

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