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Donors stump up $6.1 bn for Syrians, as EU stays anti-Assad

The UN says the conflict has displaced more than 12 million Syrians. (Photo: AFP)

BRUSSELS - International donors led by the EU on Thursday pledged 5.6 billion euros ($6.1 billion) for Syrian refugees, but Brussels stressed it will not ease its stance on President Bashar al-Assad's government.

The gathering, held in Brussels and chaired by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, saw the European Union overall commit the most money, 3.8 billion euros.

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