Syria refugee crisis: is it too late for a humanitarian corridor?

More than 100 countries now recognize the newly-formed Syrian coalition as the sole representative of the Syrian people. This paves the way for greater assistance to the forces fighting the Assad regime. They had been criticised for being not organized and representative enough. But as diplomatic activity ramps up, the situation for Syrian refugees worsens by the hour. Annette Young and her panel discuss how the humanitarian situation could be resolved.

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Luis PERAL, Research Fellow, EUISS;
Gilbert POTIER, Director of international operations, Doctors of the World;
Gerry SIMPSON, Senior Researcher, Human Rights Watch;
Majid RAFIDAZEH, International American Council.

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Programme prepared and produced by Christopher Davis, David Boratav and Ines Bebea

Presenter

François Picard

14/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Riots in Paris: why Paris Saint-Germain title celebrations turned sour

A case of poorly-anticipated hooliganism, or were Monday's Right Bank riots symptomatic of a deeper-rooted problem in France that goes well beyond football? François Picard's panel looks at how Paris Saint-Germain's past could haunt its new Qatari owners.

13/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Pakistan's new Sharif? (part 2)

Poverty is daunting, extremism on the rise, the politicians all too familiar and yet Pakistanis turned out in their largest numbers in decades to vote. François Picard’s panel argues over third-time winner Nawaz Sharif’s ability to learn from past mistakes.

13/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Pakistan's new Sharif?

09/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Middle East peace: how to spark a breakthrough? (part 2)

While John Kerry’s fresh initiative to kick start Middle East peace may face scepticism, France 24 meets a Palestinian philanthropist who’s trying to break the ice, one person at a time. Watch Marc Perelman and Gallagher Fenwick’s report and the ensuing discussion in the France 24 Debate.