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Saudi- Helpless world
(MENAFN- Arab News) The deeply disturbing photograph of Aylan Kurdi a Syrian little child who was washed ashore may haunt people's memories for a long time.
People wonder how this very picture could end up in history as the image symbolizes the refugee crisis one of the gravest issues of our generation. It reminds us of the 'Tank Man' an unarmed Chinese student who bravely stood in front of an oncoming column of tanks in a peaceful act of protest came to represent the popular student protests in Tiananmen Square at the time.
The image of this helpless dead little boy poses a serious question for humanity that is a humanitarian crisis brewing side by side with global prosperity and excess of wealth accumulated in some major countries.
A lot of people are pointing fingers at European leaders but let's face this: This is not entirely a European issue.
Wealthier European countries like Germany and the Scandinavian region are obliged to help though some sections of those countries don't want Muslims Arabs or other foreigners to enter their nations in large numbers. They fear they would eventually be outnumbered in their own nations. Some right-wing extremists even started taking violent action burning refugee camps in a few German cities.
There are countries in the Middle East like Qatar Bahrain Kuwait the UAE and Saudi Arabia that are doing their best to assist their fellow Arabs. Yet I think some countries in the region can accept more refugees. Some might argue that they're doing their part by sending financial aid to the refugees.
There are at least three warring factions in Syria. Innocent civilians need a safe haven. Countries like Jordan and Lebanon are draining their resources on the ever increasing number of refugees some schools now have day and night shifts so they can accommodate Syrian and local children.
Not just Aylan Kurdi but also all those who've lost their lives along with him are etched in our memory. We can at least do our best to see that no more innocent lives are lost like this. Winta Assefa By e-mail
People wonder how this very picture could end up in history as the image symbolizes the refugee crisis one of the gravest issues of our generation. It reminds us of the 'Tank Man' an unarmed Chinese student who bravely stood in front of an oncoming column of tanks in a peaceful act of protest came to represent the popular student protests in Tiananmen Square at the time.
The image of this helpless dead little boy poses a serious question for humanity that is a humanitarian crisis brewing side by side with global prosperity and excess of wealth accumulated in some major countries.
A lot of people are pointing fingers at European leaders but let's face this: This is not entirely a European issue.
Wealthier European countries like Germany and the Scandinavian region are obliged to help though some sections of those countries don't want Muslims Arabs or other foreigners to enter their nations in large numbers. They fear they would eventually be outnumbered in their own nations. Some right-wing extremists even started taking violent action burning refugee camps in a few German cities.
There are countries in the Middle East like Qatar Bahrain Kuwait the UAE and Saudi Arabia that are doing their best to assist their fellow Arabs. Yet I think some countries in the region can accept more refugees. Some might argue that they're doing their part by sending financial aid to the refugees.
There are at least three warring factions in Syria. Innocent civilians need a safe haven. Countries like Jordan and Lebanon are draining their resources on the ever increasing number of refugees some schools now have day and night shifts so they can accommodate Syrian and local children.
Not just Aylan Kurdi but also all those who've lost their lives along with him are etched in our memory. We can at least do our best to see that no more innocent lives are lost like this. Winta Assefa By e-mail
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