Not only was August Syria's deadliest month yet, it was also the month that saw the highest number of refugees fleeing the country since the uprising began. Some 103,416 people "sought asylum in neighboring countries" last month, according to the UN, bringing the total number of registered asylum seekers to 235,300, the BBC reports. The true number is likely much higher: Jordan says it alone has taken in 183,000 people, with about 1,000 refugees arriving daily. Also: