Why Aren’t Gulf Countries Taking in Syrian Refugees?

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Series Details 08.09.15
Publication Date 08/09/2015
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The answer lies in wider fears about recognizing the concept of refugeehood. However, the author suggests that for Europe, it is important not to turn a time of soul-searching into finger-pointing. The vast majority of refugees from Syria’s civil war remain in the countries that neighbour Syria.
Source Link Link to Main Source https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/comment/why-aren-t-gulf-countries-taking-syrian-refugees
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ESO: Background information: Refugee Crisis: European Commission takes decisive action http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-refugee-crisis-european-commission-takes-decisive-action/
MediaPart, 14.09.15: Exodus to Europe: Abdelkader Latrechek criticises lack of Arab help for Syrians (via Euro|Topics) http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/archiv/aehnliche/archiv_article/ARTICLE169745-Exodus-to-Europe-Abdelkader-Latrechek-criticises-lack-of-Arab-help-for-Syrians
EurActiv, 23.09.15: Müller: Gulf states 'have to contribute as well' http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/muller-gulf-states-have-contribute-well-317889
ESO: Information Guide: European Migration Challenges http://www.europeansources.info/record/information-guide-european-migration-challenges/
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