Persuasive Essay On Syrian Refugees

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It was never expected to be this bad. Everyone has thought it would be a year or maximum two and the civil war would be over. Nobody has thought it would lead to very much violence and demolition. It has been almost five years since the people of Syria have decided to fight for their freedom. It has been almost five years of destruction, homelessness, and siege. It has been five years of lack of justice just because they have decided they want a better Syria. They want a life that is not threatened. It all happened because they have decided to stand against injustice in their country. Like any other Middle Eastern countries, they have wanted an Arab Spring. The have wanted an Arab Spring that allows their country to have a better government. …show more content…
There is nowhere safe in Syria to settle in. Bombings and destructions are everywhere. It is becoming impossible to live there. All Syrians want to run for their life. They are all trying to run away with their families from death. They are very eager to provide safety for their families. They love life; therefore they are willing to give up everything they have to be able to live it. The number of refugees is increasing day after day. According to the United Nations High Commissioner Refugees (UNHCR), there are almost five million Syrian refugees around the world. The UNHCR has also estimated the percentage of Syrian refugees around the globe. There are 42% in Germany and Serbia. There are 40% in Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Netherlands, and Bulgaria. Yet, there is only 17% in all other countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq. Some of these countries are welcoming refugees while some are treating them cruelly. In Germany, there is an estimate of almost 800,000 refugees. In Germany, the refugees are treated as if it is their own country. They are getting more human rights than they used to get in their own country. The German government has offered them shelters, food, clothing, and most importantly is safety. Syrian refugees who have ended up in Germany are very happy. As Nahla 35 years-old Syrian refugee from Aleppo who has escaped with her husband and her 3 years old son told

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