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Force And Fear In The Air, As Syrian Refugees Go To Polls In Lebanon

Syrian refugees in Lebanon are casting their votes ahead of Syria's presidential election next week. The election is seen as Bashar Assad's rigged bid for legitimacy — but many refugees believe that if they don't vote, they'll never be allowed back home.

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Alice Fordham is an NPR International Correspondent based in Beirut, Lebanon.
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