Position on the Syrian Refugee Crisis The United Nations (UN), created in 1945 from the aftermath of World War II, currently has 193 Member States. The UN focuses on peace and human rights, doing its best to clean up the broken pieces of war stricken countries. The most current global human rights issue is the Syrian Refugee Crisis; in March of 2011 anti-government demonstrators began a peaceful protest, which quickly escalated to a civil war, continuing today.
According to a recent article, “More than four years after it began, the full-blown civil war has killed over 220,000 people, half of whom are believed to be civilians” (“About the UN”); the article further explains, “The U.N. estimates that 7.6 million people are internally displaced. …show more content…
It is not be the best position regarding the crisis since the DPRK treats its people poorly and vast majorities are in poverty.
BACKGROUND
“Right now, 24 million people face the most repressive regime in the world” (“Why North Korea”). North Korea is the harshest government in the world yet it is a member state of the UN. The DPRK is a prime example of human rights violations even as a member of the UN. Additionally, “25% of children in North Korea are chronically malnourished.” (“Why North Korea”).
Creation of the DPRK. Korea was once a united peninsula, North and South, and a united people starting in 668 A.D.; their largest issue at the time was dealing with “expansionist ambitions of its neighbors” (“History of North Korea”). In 1910 the Japanese colonization of Korea was ended during the Chosun Dynasty sparking the city of Pyongyang as “a vibrant center for Christianity and western culture” (“History of North …show more content…
Because Syria shot down a Turkish plane in June of 2012, Turkey changed their rules of engagement towards Syria declaring any Syrian troops approaching the Turkish boarder as a military threat (BBC). In August of 2012, the Prime Minister, Riad Hijab, defects and United States (US) President Obama waned that intervention would happen if chemical weapons were used (BBC). The National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces was formed in Qatar in November of 2012 and was officially recognized by the US, Britain, France, Turkey, and Gulf states as a legitimate representative of Syrian people (BBC). Because of this newly formed and recognized group, millions of people became displaced, seeking refuge in camps in Jordan, Turkey, and Lebanon. In March of 2013 the US and Britain refuse to aid the
According to a recent article, “More than four years after it began, the full-blown civil war has killed over 220,000 people, half of whom are believed to be civilians” (“About the UN”); the article further explains, “The U.N. estimates that 7.6 million people are internally displaced. …show more content…
It is not be the best position regarding the crisis since the DPRK treats its people poorly and vast majorities are in poverty.
BACKGROUND
“Right now, 24 million people face the most repressive regime in the world” (“Why North Korea”). North Korea is the harshest government in the world yet it is a member state of the UN. The DPRK is a prime example of human rights violations even as a member of the UN. Additionally, “25% of children in North Korea are chronically malnourished.” (“Why North Korea”).
Creation of the DPRK. Korea was once a united peninsula, North and South, and a united people starting in 668 A.D.; their largest issue at the time was dealing with “expansionist ambitions of its neighbors” (“History of North Korea”). In 1910 the Japanese colonization of Korea was ended during the Chosun Dynasty sparking the city of Pyongyang as “a vibrant center for Christianity and western culture” (“History of North …show more content…
Because Syria shot down a Turkish plane in June of 2012, Turkey changed their rules of engagement towards Syria declaring any Syrian troops approaching the Turkish boarder as a military threat (BBC). In August of 2012, the Prime Minister, Riad Hijab, defects and United States (US) President Obama waned that intervention would happen if chemical weapons were used (BBC). The National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces was formed in Qatar in November of 2012 and was officially recognized by the US, Britain, France, Turkey, and Gulf states as a legitimate representative of Syrian people (BBC). Because of this newly formed and recognized group, millions of people became displaced, seeking refuge in camps in Jordan, Turkey, and Lebanon. In March of 2013 the US and Britain refuse to aid the