Causes of Migration From Syria to Lebanon

Question 1

Explain Human Rights Violations

Answer 1

People live in fear due to horrific human rights violations by Daesh (ISIS) such as torture, kidnapping, rape and the use of chemical weapons.

Question 2

Explain the Safety of Lebanon

Answer 2

People have fled their homes to try and ensure a safer life for their families in countries that are safer.

Question 3

Explain Border Control

Answer 3

Syria, because of the troubles, had porous borders with its neighbours, which makes it easier to migrate to Lebanon, even without a passport.

Question 4

Explain Homelessness

Answer 4

Towns and cities have nothing to offer as they have been ravaged and flattened. Over 4 million people have been left homeless.

Question 5

Explain Basic Necessities (Syria)

Answer 5

Basic necessities, such as food, water and medicine are also sparse.

Question 6

Explain Basic Necessities (Lebanon)

Answer 6

People travel to Lebanon due to the availability of food, clean water and shelter – often in refugee camps.

Question 7

Explain Employment

Answer 7

Employment levels have plummeted so for many Syrians they do not have an income and struggle to provide for themselves and families. They are attracted by the chances that Lebanon gives to refugees (jobs/skills)

Question 8

Explain Education

Answer 8

Amnesty International estimate that between 2013 and 2015 3 million Syrian children did not attend school. Therefore Syrians will move to places which have good schools so that their children are well educated and can have better opportunities in the future.