Unit 1 - Syria - Forced migration

Question 1

Where is Syria?

Answer 1

• Middle East

Question 2

What is there due to the civil war in Syria?

Answer 2

• state violence
• political repression
• uneven economy
• corruption
• no freedom of speech

Question 3

Why is Syria a good example for forced migration?

Answer 3

• largest number of displaced people since WW2

Question 4

What are the consequences of the forced migration?

Answer 4

• forced migration causes negative political and economic externalities for the world
• advanced countries that accept refugees face low wages and loss of jobs.
• 4 million in neighbouring counties
• since 2011 world refugee population has risen by 45%
• 7 million internally displaced
• more than 50 million people were forced out of their homes

Question 5

What are the causes of the forced migration?

Answer 5

• civil war
• 7% of all houses were destroyed
• lots of violence
• famine
• human right violation
• drought: environment and climate

Question 6

What is a refugee?

Answer 6

• a displaced person forced to cross national boundaries and that cannot return home safely

Question 7

What is an internally displaced person?

Answer 7

• a person that has fled their home but remains within the border of their country