Actually these Gulf countries (being that they appear to have no problem bringing in foreigners to work for them) could have brought in several thousands and given them food and shelter. I realize that the fleeing Arabs don't want to live there, but it is certainly better than living in the midst of conflict. Beggars can't be choosers.
Glare on rich Gulf
- Not doing enough, say aid groups
BEN HUBBARD
Beirut, Sept. 6: The Arab nations of the Persian Gulf have some the world's highest per capita incomes. Their leaders speak passionately about the plight of Syrians, and their state-funded news media cover the Syrian civil war without cease.
Yet as millions of Syrian refugees languish elsewhere in West Asia and many have risked their lives to reach Europe or died along the way, Gulf nations have agreed to resettle only a surprisingly small number of refugees.
As the migration crisis overwhelms Europe and after images of a drowned Syrian toddler crystallised Syrian desperation, humanitarian groups are increasingly accusing the Arab world's richest nations of not doing enough to help out.
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Glare on rich Gulf
Glare on rich Gulf
- Not doing enough, say aid groups
BEN HUBBARD
Beirut, Sept. 6: The Arab nations of the Persian Gulf have some the world's highest per capita incomes. Their leaders speak passionately about the plight of Syrians, and their state-funded news media cover the Syrian civil war without cease.
Yet as millions of Syrian refugees languish elsewhere in West Asia and many have risked their lives to reach Europe or died along the way, Gulf nations have agreed to resettle only a surprisingly small number of refugees.
As the migration crisis overwhelms Europe and after images of a drowned Syrian toddler crystallised Syrian desperation, humanitarian groups are increasingly accusing the Arab world's richest nations of not doing enough to help out.
Continue reading at:
Glare on rich Gulf
