Political Turmoil In Venezuela And Syrian Refugee Aid On Global Activism

A protester covered by the Venezuelan flag lies on the ground during a protest against violence outside the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Protesters gathered here to ask Pope Francis to intervene after the death of a 14-year-old boy who was shot in the head Tuesday at an anti-government protest in the city of San Cristobal.
A protester covered by the Venezuelan flag lies on the ground during a protest against violence outside the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Protesters gathered here to ask Pope Francis to intervene after the death of a 14-year-old boy who was shot in the head Tuesday at an anti-government protest in the city of San Cristobal. Ariana Cubillos / AP Photo
A protester covered by the Venezuelan flag lies on the ground during a protest against violence outside the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Protesters gathered here to ask Pope Francis to intervene after the death of a 14-year-old boy who was shot in the head Tuesday at an anti-government protest in the city of San Cristobal.
A protester covered by the Venezuelan flag lies on the ground during a protest against violence outside the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Protesters gathered here to ask Pope Francis to intervene after the death of a 14-year-old boy who was shot in the head Tuesday at an anti-government protest in the city of San Cristobal. Ariana Cubillos / AP Photo

Political Turmoil In Venezuela And Syrian Refugee Aid On Global Activism

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