Syrian refugee numbers reach 2 million in tragedy of century - U.N

GENEVA (Reuters) - More than 2 million refugees have now fled Syria's civil war in human suffering unparalleled in recent history, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

Of the total Syrian population of about 20 million, either inside or outside the country, one third is displaced and almost half is in need of assistance, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Antَnio Guterres told a news conference.