Syrian refugees in the West

George RR Martin Has a Message for Everyone Who Has a Problem With Syrian Refugees

The Paris attacks have spurred intense debate worldwide over the fate of Syrian refugees in Europe and the United States. Now that Daesh has shown what it is capable of, many fear that Daesh is looking to further its interests in the West by sending operatives disguised as refugees. Anti-immigration protests have spread across Europe, and in the U.S the subject is being heavily among politicians. Presidential candidates have weighed of both parties have weighed in on the matter, and a bill was recently passed in the House of Representatives that is meant to hinder the flow of Syrians into the United States. This bill opposes Obama's plans to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees within the next year. Many believe that the planned 18-month screening/vetting process is not enough to dismiss the security risks refugees may pose. 

Jessie Jane Duff and Noor Tagouri debate Syrian refugees (WTTG/screen grab)

I am disappointed to see my fellow Americans dismissing the lives of thousands of Syrians in the name of, "security risk". I am disappointed to see people like Jane Duff, a military analyst, claim that American women will be raped and beheaded should we allow refugees in the United States. I am disappointed that more than half of the America's governors vehemently oppose resettling Syrian refugees in their states. As journalist Noor Tagouri and numerous others have said, this is the precise response that Daesh was hoping to generate. Fear, suspicion, and antipathy to people who have lived through years of war, and whose lives have been uprooted. 

 Contrary to popular belief, only 2% of Syrian refugees are young "fighting age" males. However, 100% are looking for a better situation; a safe place with opportunity and resources to make a life for themselves.

 The debate began as a result of reports that one of the attackers was found with a Syrian passport, a claim which later proved to be false. The Paris attackers were eventually identified as French nationals, with no apparent ties to the Syrian refugees. 

Russian attacks continue. Over 403 Syrian civilians reported dead as a result of the campaign


According to the Syrian Observatory, more more than 400 Syrian civilians have been killed as a result of Russian airstrikes on ISIS. SOHR reports that, of the 400 dead, 97 were children. Russia has recently escalated strikes on Syria in the wake of the Paris attacks, and does not plan on reducing Russian military action in Syria any time soon, according to President Putin. 

The worst humanitarian crisis of the century

The worst humanitarian crisis of the century
470,000 Syrians dead and wounded. Millions of refugees. Millions internally displaced.

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