European Migration Crisis Flashcards
What was the approximate number of people who traveled to Europe in 2015 from Africa and the Middle East?
More than one million people
A further 136,000 traveled through the winter of 2016.
What were the main reasons for forced migration from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq?
War and political oppression
Other groups were fleeing economic hardship.
What is the debate surrounding economic migrants in the context of forced migration?
Some view them as forced migrants due to poverty, while others see them as opportunists.
What extremist group declared a ‘caliphate’ in June 2014?
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
What ideology does the Islamic State adhere to?
Global jihadist ideology
It promotes sectarian violence and anti-Western sentiments.
What territory did the Islamic State claim for its caliphate?
Land from Aleppo in Syria to Diyala in Iraq.
What significant cities did the Islamic State control in Iraq and Syria by late 2015?
- Fallujah
- Mosul
- Raqqah
- Dayr az-Zawr
- Palmyra
What routes do migrants primarily take from source regions like Afghanistan and Syria?
Direct routes towards Turkey and Greece, and Libya and Italy.
What are considered the two most dangerous parts of the migration journey?
Crossing the Sahara and crossing the Mediterranean.
True or False: Thousands of people have drowned in the Mediterranean since 2015.
True
What does the EU lack in terms of policies for safe access for migrants?
Permits, legal and secure migration, visas, family reunification, or temporary protected status.
What challenges do people face when migrating across the desert in Africa?
- Climate threats
- Militia conflicts
- Exploitation by smugglers
In Agadez, what percentage of migrants are men?
Nine out of ten.
What illegal activity dominates the economy of Agadez?
People smuggling
What are the conditions like for migrants held in detention centers in Libya?
Overcrowded, unhygienic, and inhumane.
What was the Dublin Regulation concerning asylum applications in the EU?
The country of entry is responsible for handling the asylum application.
What is the main camp in Greece mentioned, and how many people live there?
Moria camp; over 14,000 people.
What psychological conditions are reported among children in the Moria camp?
PTSD and resignation syndrome.
What tragic event occurred on September 9, 2020, in the Moria camp?
Inhabitants set the camp on fire.
