Syrian refugees are backing moves to nominate a southern Turkish province for its role in helping over 100,000 people who have fled the war across the border for Nobel Peace Prize.
Kilis has seen its population swell and is now hosting 127,000 refugees. Sharif Sheik, who resides in the Elbeyli refugee camp which hosts 24,000 people, told Anadolu Agency that the Turkish government and Kilis residents had treated Syrian refugees "like a brother". "Turks shared their bread and even homes without expecting anything in return; we back Kilis' nomination for the Nobel and, God willing, it will get the nomination and win," said Sheikh.
Ahmad Zamut, who came to Kilis three years ago, said Syrians had formed "very good" friendships with local people and received a lot of support. Stressing that the Kilis population was now outnumbered by the number of Syrian refugees, Zamut said "Kilis deserves this nomination."
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