United Nations envoy and Hollywood star Angelina Jolie visits Syrian refugees in the northern Iraqi Kurdistan.

As violence rages in Syria Jolie commends the government for opening its doors.

[Angelina Jolie, U.N. Special Envoy and Actress]
"I have been, of course, very encouraged to be here and hear the government speak of continuing this wonderful life-saving open border policy."

The United Nations estimates that more than 250,000 Syrians have fled their country since the uprising began last March.

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