As the Syrian Civil War continues to grow more deadly, and more tragic, many Syrians are forced to make a difficult decision; remain in their war-torn homeland, risking everyday with their lives, or pack up their bags, and flee Syria. As most Syrians value their lives, and the lives of their families, the majority choose the latter option. With neighboring countries of Syria, for example; Lebanon and Turkey, are already suffering from low infrastructure, industry, and security, many Syrians flee across the Mediterranean Sea to Western Europe. In the first six months of 2015 alone, “137,000 people...crossed the Mediterranean Sea into Europe…” (Mediterranean). This mass transit between The Middle East and Europe has caused for Europe to reconsider their refugee policy, because “...most of the people arriving by sea in Europe are refugees”, and by law, all European countries are required to provide all refugees with asylum (Mediterranean).
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Of course, if the Syrians were not technically defined as refugees, then, technically, European countries would not be forced to provide asylum. Though it is very possible that the United Nations may ask for European countries to let Syrians within their borders, if the Syrians were considered migrants, the country’s government wouldn't have to “baby-sit” the
Of course, if the Syrians were not technically defined as refugees, then, technically, European countries would not be forced to provide asylum. Though it is very possible that the United Nations may ask for European countries to let Syrians within their borders, if the Syrians were considered migrants, the country’s government wouldn't have to “baby-sit” the