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Top Google Searches Coming From Syrians (Video)

Documentary: Wave upon wave (Video)

info-pictogram1 The war in Syria has increased the already growing numbers of immigrants crossing the Mediterranean towards Europe, often via Libya. This has resulted in more boat accidents and deaths in the Mediterranean, particularly off the Italian island of Lampedusa. We follow the story of Syrians fleeing conflict, first to Libya and then to Europe on journeys fraught with danger and turmoil.
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The UN Just Called Syria the “Biggest Humanitarian Emergency of Our Era”

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Source: mic.com

By: Tom McKay

The news: Just as the number of fleeing refugees passed the 3 million mark on Friday, the United Nations has declared the war in Syria to be the “biggest humanitarian crisis of our era,” according to a statement by António Guterres, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

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I want to help Syrians, why shouldn’t I go? (Video)

info-pictogram1 Many young Britons such as Majid Freeman, a humanitarian aid worker have travelled to Syria to help ease the suffering of the people there. But the approach of the British government has been to discourage people from going. Majid Freeman explains his reasons for going and the pressures him and his family have been put under by the police.

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Gaza and Syria, why the double standard

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