Why are refugees forced to leave their homes
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Is a refugee forced to leave?
Who is a refugee? A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.
Why are refugees moving?
Why do refugees and people seeking asylum move across many countries? People can be forced to migrate because of conflict, persecution, environmental degradation, poverty and development. Most refugees and people seeking asylum reside in their neighbouring countries if it is safe for them to do so.
What is the main problem with refugees?
distance and lack of communication with families in the home country and/ or countries of asylum (particularly if/where the family remains in a conflict situation) ongoing mental health issues due to trauma, including survivor guilt. financial difficulties. visa insecurity (temporary visa holders)
What is a social reason why refugees flee their country?
One social reason for refugees to leave their country of origin is Religious or Ethnic Persecution. Persecution along religious or ethnic lines, such as the persecution of non-Arabs in Darfur by the Arab government of Sudan has caused thousands to flee that country.
Why do refugees leave Syria?
Why are Syrians leaving their homes? Syrians are leaving their homes when life becomes unbearable. Some of the top reasons they cite include: Violence: Since the Syrian civil war began, over 606,000 people have been killed, including more than 25,000 children, reports the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.