population case study Flashcards
What does the population case study involve
the challenges faced by both the refugee and destination country
- Syrian migrants arriving in Greece - 2015-2016
When was civil war in Syria
2011
how many migrants arrived in Greece January- august 2016
240,000 mostly syrain
How did these migrants get to Greece
Syrians fled though turkey and arrived to Greece via dangerous boat journeys
Problems of refugees involving movement
Migrants planned to move north eg UK and Germany however their were barriers to movement eg physical barriers- southern borders of Hungary
Political- Countries imposed caps on number of people entering eg Austria
What was the issues involving refugee status
Application process was slow this meant number of people in refugee camps were overwhelming in places such as lesbos (96,000) where applications were being processed before they could move onto the mainland.
Problems with refugee camps
Crime and violence
overcrowded
poor conditions
How was crime and violence an issue in refugee camps
- The poor conditions make it more likely or may encourage migrants to join extremist movements .
- People had to sleep with their valuables in their pockets to avoid being robbed
How was overcrowding an issue in refugee camps
Many who were living in Greece’s northern borders were living in unsanitary conditions or in crowded camps which are too small
There can be up to 30 people cramped in tiny shelters crammed in tiny shelters made from shipping containers including babies.
How were poor conditions an issue in refugee camps
Many along Greece’s northen border in unsanitary conditions
Inadequate food and health care Containers are cold which increases risk of sickness
What were the challenges for Greece
- weak economy
- Tourist industry
- Pressure on police services
How weak economy an issue for Greece
Unemployment rate was already 25% for adults and 50% for youths
Greece had the weakest economy of all the EU countries
Greece was already unable to pay its bills
How was the tourist industry a challenge
Uncontrolled inflow of mirants puts pressure on Greek tourism eg a hotel owner mentions how the migrants are causing damage to the hotel as clients see this situation, they speak of didease and dirt and they are right. clients say they wont come back again
How is the pressure on police services an issue for greece
Anti immigration sentiments are growing. Many racist attacks on migrants by supporters of neo Nazi golden down party
