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Syrian refugee women learn to make Turkish rugs

Syrian refugee women learn to make Turkish rugs

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Syrian women living in a refugee camp in Southern Turkey are being taught the techniques of traditional carpet making.

Adiyaman camp hosts 10,000 Syrian refugees fleeing violence in their country.

The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, says the project was set up by camp management with help and money from the local municipality.

Jocelyne Sambira has the story.

Duration: 3'08"