No focus On Syrians Who Haven’t Fled Their Homes Says Mountshannon-Based Aid Worker

A Mountshannon-based aid worker says the detrimental effect of the migrant crisis on those who don't want to leave their country is not being reflected in reports from Europe.

Ann McNamara has been working in Antakya on the Turkish border with Syria and she believes the media focus has been on those who have crossed the border.

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Ann says there's a huge number of people who can't or don't want to leave Syria and efforts must be made to ensure that people have access to food, water and education during this difficult period.

Ann is the Assistant Country Driector with Goal and she says its been a dangerous and difficult time for people on the ground there.