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Isolated, impoverished, and ravaged by conflict Idlib is referred to as Syria’s “last remaining rebel stronghold,” although the majority of residents there depend on humanitarian …
Isolated, impoverished, and ravaged by conflict Idlib is referred to as Syria’s “last remaining rebel stronghold,” although the majority of residents there depend on humanitarian …
Reporter Nawroz Rasho describes life in a Syrian camp where she has lived for four years after fleeing bombardment in her hometown
Reporter Nawroz Rasho describes life in a Syrian camp where she has lived for four years after fleeing bombardment in her hometown
There is trouble in Syria
Choices for Syrian children... They deserve a better life. The ones who claim to go to heaven while turning the world into a hell have stolen their lives and futures. Let children be the melody of a happy song filled with laughter #syrianchildren #stopwars #syrianconflict #savethechildren #stopterrorism (Topağacı, Teşvikiye)
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Meeting outside of Mafraq, northern Jordan. One of my favorite stills from the past week. #blackandwhite #photo #arab #jordan #mafraq #desert #syrianconflict
Swedish points of view about Syria:
Let's recap the Syrian conflict (very complicated to understand) with this short video (very simple to understand):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMtczLMjmaU
On this graphic we can easily see that most of European people doesn't want a military intervention in Syria. But if you have a look on the Swedish opinion: 44% are agree with that the govrment should intervene, which is almost the majority !
In any case, Sweden is the less reticent country as regards a possible intervention in Syria.
Sweden opens doors to Syrian refugees:
On September 3, Sweden has become the first European Union country to announce it will give asylum to all Syrian refugees who apply.
This new decision give refugees a permanent resident status, will also be allowed to bring their families to Sweden.
"All Syrian asylum seekers who apply for asylum in Sweden will get it" Annie Hoernblad, the spokeswoman for Sweden's migration agency said.
Sweden’s asylum policy is extremely openhanded:
Sweden has taken in about 15,000 Syrian refugees since 2012, more than any other EU member state.
About half of the Syrians who have sought asylum in Sweden have been granted permanent residency. The other half have been allowed to stay for three years, but will now be able to trade up to permanent status.
All told, just under 8000 Syrians are now temporary Swedish residents and will be eligible to stay in Sweden for good.
Sweden's international agreement is attracting a mixed bag of reactions:
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Human rights and refugee organizations have welcomed the decision.
"The agency made this decision now because it believes the violence in Syria will not end in the near future." a spokeswoman for Sweden's migration agency.
Anders Danielsson, current Director-General of the Swedish Migration Board celebrating “Sweden's remarkable leadership in providing safety for families displaced by war.”
European Commissioner of Home Affairs Cecilia Malmström, herself a Swedish politician has challenged other countries within the EU to follow Sweden's example:
"When a military strike is being discussed, governments have to support Syrians. In light of the tragedy of the century, you can't just hope and feel sorry. You have to help concretely."
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Some Swedish are warning about opening of borders which could mean an influx of refugees that the country can't handle.
Others are scary about the incrase of Muslim people in Sweden.
Swedish Migration Minister Tobias Billström called current immigration levels “unsustainable”: Syria’s population is 22.5 million, of which about 5000 are fleeing the country every day.
Malek Laesker, vice-chair of the Syrian Arabian Cultural Association of Sweden warned it could create problems, especially about the already inflamed debate about Sweden's immigration policies.
And you what do you think about the Sweedish decision to help syrian refugees ?
