Obama says to Anticipate Refugee Problems for Decades

Posted by Joseph R. Fonseca
Saturday, September 12, 2015

Citing the migrant crisis in the European Union, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday that the world should expect refugee problems for decades.

Speaking at a town hall event with U.S. military members, Obama said military conflicts and climate change will contribute to refugee crises.

(Reporting by Julia Edwards; Editing by Sandra Maler)

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