Syrian Refugees Flashcards
Syrian Refugees
Why are they refugees?
Dictator Al Assad family refuse to step down triggering civil war. IS taken advantage and tried to make own caliphate state.
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Where were the refugees going before the EU?
Camps in neighbouring countries (95%) like Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Egypt.
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How many have fled?
4 million
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How many are displaced?
1/3
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Which countries have refused to take any refugees?
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar
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How did the EU cope?
Badly prepared and could not afford it
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Which EU countries were most unprepared?
Italy and Greece which was in an economic crisis.
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What did the UK do in 2014?
Protested against a scheme to rescue drowning refugees, hoping it would deter people.
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How many migrants is Germany prepared to take?
800,000 initially
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What impact would all the refugees have on the number of Muslims?
If every refugee was taken, the number of Muslims would only rise from 4% to 5% in EU.
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What effect does being a refugee have on crime?
They commit less than natives
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What are Muslim birth rates?
Higher but decrease as they develop with education/contraception
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What impact do refugees have on the economy?
Pay more taxes than they receive in benefits
Syrian Refugees
Dictator Al Assad family refuse to step down triggering civil war. IS taken advantage and tried to make own caliphate state.
Why are they refugees?
Syrian Refugees
Camps in neighbouring countries (95%) like Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Egypt.
Where were the refugees going before the EU?
