Syrian Refugee Crisis World News for 4th - 6th Grade

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What is a Refugee?

(noun) someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons. "

Refugee." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2015. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refugee

The people in this photo are refugees who are leaving Syria.

What would you take with you if you were a refugee?

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Why are there Syrian Refugees?Conflict began in 2011 when pro-democracy protests turned into a war between the government and several other political groups.

When the groups who are fighting are all from the same country it is called a civil war.

The civil war in Syria has killed thousands and destroyed many homes. Syrians are leaving their country and seeking a safer place to live. http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/27/world/meast/syria-civil-war-fast-facts/

Where is Syria?Syria is in the region of the world known as the Middle East.

Parts of the Middle East are on three different continents: Europe, Asia and Africa.

http://www.emapsworld.com/syria-location-map.html

Map of the Middle EastSyria is on the Mediterranean Sea near Egypt.

Syria’s neighboring countries are Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon.

How Syrian Many Refugees are there?4 million Syrians have

registered or are waiting to register as refugees with the United Nations.

That’s the 5 times the population of Alaska.

Or about the same number of people as live in Los Angeles, California.

What happens to Refugees?Refugees escape to

neighboring countries where they usually live in camps.

Refugees must wait for a host country to accept them.

Once a host country placement is available refugees are taken to that country.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34329459

What Happens When Refugees Arrive in Britain?

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