On World Refugee Day, the Euro-Mediterranean Human
Rights Network (EMHRN) expresses its grave concern over the continued
violations of the rights of refugees in the Euro-Mediterranean region and
reluctance of States to abide by their international obligations.
The world’s shameful response to the Syrian refugee
crisis is but one example of how states continue to curtail their
responsibilities towards those fleeing war and persecution. 9 million people
have been displaced by the war and over 2.8 million refugees have fled to
neighbouring countries where they live in precarious conditions, 70% of which
are women and children. Amongst them are also Palestinian refugees who, in
addition to being displaced by the war are also stateless, with dubious chances
of any future return to a country where they have never been recognized as
citizens. Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt have all been guilty of denying entry to
groups of Palestinians.
Read the EMHRN Position Paper on refugees from Syria