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As Refugees Flee Syria, Jordan Starts Taking Sides
(Washington Post) Karin Brulliard and Joby Warrick - Throughout much of the conflict in Syria, Jordan has hewed toward neutrality to avoid antagonizing a powerful neighbor. But the accelerating refugee flow and protracted war have complicated that stance, and the kingdom is increasingly siding with the Syrian regime's opponents. Jordan opened its first formal camp for Syrian refugees two weeks ago, after more than 140,000 Syrians fleeing the conflict had already entered the country. Jordanian officials and analysts say there is rising concern about Syrian retaliation or pursuit of opposition activists inside Jordan.