UN report Syria, Iraq conflicts send asylum-seeker numbers up 45%

Refugees fleeing worsening conflicts in Syria and Iraq, are driving
the highest figure in asylum-seekers in 22 years.

A United Nations report says the demand on developed countries is up
almost 50% from last year.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York.

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