Syrian Refugees Targeted in Ankara Night of Violence

ISTANBUL - The Turkish capital, Ankara, has been hit with a night of violence against Syrian refugees. Turkey currently hosts over four million refugees, and with more coming from Afghanistan and there are growing fears of rising social tensions.

Hundreds of people attacked the homes of Syrians Wednesday in Altindag, a suburb of Ankara. Syrian shops were also targeted, with an angry mob looting the contents.  The violence was triggered by the killing of a local Turkish youth, allegedly by Syrians.